The video courses totaled over 16 hours, divided into easily consumable segments, most less than 30 minutes in length. Tatiana was there to help whenever I had a question, whether regarding my schedule or questions about the local area. Prior to my arrival, Tatiana Goldman with the Cirrus Training Department provided me with various manuals and access to their Vision Jet video training series on the Cirrus Approach website, the home of all of their courses. With my turbine experience and type ratings, I was qualified to bypass some of the pre-training detailed below. While some corporations and charters use their aircraft, Cirrus’ primary focus is owner-operators, specifically those transitioning from Cirrus piston aircraft. Having owned both the SR20 and SR22 and previously being an active Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP), I was intrigued by the Cirrus training methodology since 80 percent of Vision Jet owners previously owned one of their singles. Another day in the bag in my pursuit of a Cirrus Vision Jet type rating.Īfter flying and writing several articles on the Cirrus Vision Jet, I wanted to add a type rating for the jet and compare their unique training program to others I’ve completed. However, if this would have happened in the real jet and a safe landing wasn’t possible, I could have simply used two hands, grabbed the Cirrus Aircraft Parachute System (CAPS) activation handle and pulled. The Williams International FJ-series engines have an excellent safety record and the chance of a fire is very remote. Thankfully, my subsequent attempt was more successful, with a nice landing back at Knoxville. At least the simulator didn’t indicate a crash with the red screen of death.
On final it was clear I wouldn’t make it, however, the grass before the runway was smooth and after landing on it, I rolled up on the runway. My delay would cost me valuable time and altitude, but I was determined not to try to stretch the glide with potentially disastrous results. I zoomed into the map on the Garmin G3000 map page and headed to Monroe County (KMIV), hoping to be at high-key at 3,000 AGL with low-key at 1,500 (abeam the touchdown). I was at the Cirrus Vision Training Center in Knoxville for my SF50 type rating.
My instructor, Joe Logan, then reminded me, “You do know you don’t have two engines.” Oops, I forgot I wasn’t flying a multi-engine jet. Knoxville was close, so I started to load the RNAV 23R back at the airport. I fly gliders, and while the jet has a reasonable glide ratio, it wasn’t a sailplane. This canceled the alarm, but I still had a problem: gravity. At 15 seconds, I still had the FIRE alarm sounding so next was Fire Acknowledge Switch activate and push one of the two fire extinguisher buttons. I moved the thrust lever to idle, pitched to 120 KIAS, and waited 15 seconds to see if the FIRE light extinguished, indicating a bleed leak rather than an engine fire. Typical mission would be able to carry an additional 150 lb on an 800 nm mission, with top cruise speed further above 300 kts.“Fire, fire, fire!” I was climbing through 10,000 feet in the Cirrus Vision Jet, having just departed Knoxville (KTYS) and joining the SWIFFT TWO arrival into Nashville (KBNA).Improved noise reduction over the first-generation Vision Jet.Improved Electrical System with Intelligent Batteries, Auto-deploy Passenger Oxygen, Perspective Touch+ by Garmin, 14” High Resolution Displays, CMC – Enhanced Data Logging, Cargo X-Tend ADS-B In weather & Traffic, F元10 and RVSM Capability, increased range or payload capabilities, quieter cabin, Autothrottle, Flight Stream by Garmin. The “G2″ Vision Jet provides numerous enhancements including: Generation 2 – Higher, Faster and Farther This aircraft is LOADED with all the extras, including Xi individualization, Garmin Perspective Touch+, and the 3-Year / 600 Hour JetStream Concierge worry-free maintenance program. Experience private jet ownership without the flight department costs. With an impressive payload, it can carry up to five adults and two children. The Vision Jet G2 offers a cruising speed of 300+ KTAS and a range of over 1,200 nm. This personal jet is the second generation of the innovative, award-winning Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet. One remaining training slot is available for a qualified pilot. This aircraft is scheduled for delivery in December 2019, which may be advantageous for your 2019 tax write-off needs. Remaining share(s) available for pilot or non-pilot. The first 50% ownership share has already been secured. Verity Jet Group is proud to present this co-ownership opportunity in a factory new 2019 Cirrus Vision Jet Generation 2 Elite Xi edition, based in Sugar Land, Texas (1/2 or 1/4 shares available).
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