Rich I know you worked hard and made your own luck but I’ll just call you a lucky guy to be able to participate in aviation the way you do. This is a beautiful aircraft and the new owner just has to be beaming.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

I do feel lucky! Thanks for the message.

Awesome looking SR22, love the colours!

Another interesting and informative vid. Thanks Rich 👍

Been waiting for this one. Absolutely beautiful plane.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

It really is!

love that you’re pointing out landmarks along the way! Production values keep coming up. Thanks for another excellent video!!

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Had my SR22 for 2 years. Love the overall design, range and comfort on my 900 nm trips.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Great airplane - easy to see why they sell so many!

Beautiful video and an even more beautiful aircraft!

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Stunning pictures! Thanks for sharing! :)

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Love that color scheme. Definitely wouldn't be hard to spot your own plane on the ramp! One Cirrus tip to anybody watching: the seat belt is meant to be worn with the buckle down at your hips (low & tight, as they say). In most of the shots in this video, it's way too loose and would be dangerous in an accident because you'd "submarine" out from under it. Also, the air bags won't work properly if the belt isn't tightened to pull the shoulder straps down into position. Happy flying!

Awesome plane buddy hope you are well. Brilliant landing buddy phil.

Such a cool plane. The flight school I fly/work at has one. I love it

legendary plane, even more legendary pilot

And that’s why the center line is reserved for the professionals! Nice job Rich!

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Yes, lovely aeroplane.

Really enjoy flying with you. Am 75 years old and never had an opportunity to learn to fly but still like to watch your videos. Have learned a lot about so many different aircraft and look forward to future flights. Thanks again.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you like the videos. If ever in Long Beach, please stop by!

Love your videos Rich

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

New sub! Liked 😆🐸🙏👍

Lo ame!!!

Dear Rich. You alone-solo driving flying Cirrus SR22T special limited edition.Super-awesome Congratulations .more brand-new aircraft.Please. beautiful airplane Your -Henryk Fun aviation !!

Great video Rich. I believe you ask was Mena Aircraft Engine’s still in business on Par 4 the coarse channel. They are and Robert is building me a new engine this week for the Lark N4208X. Thanks for sharing the sky’s in so many different aircraft. Tim

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message - I remember an engine they did for a friend/customer in a Bonanza years ago, very impressive engine.

👍🛩

I want it!!

Absolutely beautiful plane! That paint scheme is gorgeous. Only thing that could make this plane any better imo is retractive landing gear other than that it speaks for itself among aviation enthusiasts but of course it has its haters like any other top dog!

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wicked paint job, definitely get noticed in the air with that . . . Although I have to admit at that price I would be leaning more towards a M350 . . .

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

I can’t disagree with that!

Great video as always. How are flight characteristics vs the A/G36 Bonanza? Handling and rough air specifically. Be great to see a video on the Vision Jet and the DA50 in the future. Thanks Rich!

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Hope to do those videos in the future as well! Pretty similar, but Cirrus side stick has some spring tension in it which takes some getting used to for smooth turns, but has quick ailerons and I think compares well with Bonanzas which are excellent handling aircraft. Thanks for watching!

Beautiful Aircraft. They really have set a new standard. I wish you would have spent some time on the avionics and showed the flight plan you built.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Next time.

The Cirrus sure did capture the market, primary reason was the CAPS for new pilots transitioning into GA, and the sense of security that it offered. However, the Columbia was much more a pilot's airplane. I never liked the flight controls on the Cirrus, with that awkward springy feel, whereas the Columbia side-stick was smooth as butter, and it just felt so well integrated. Also, the Columbia's failsafe designs incorporated throughout the airframe and slick engineering details were also superior, IMHO.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

I share your thoughts. Thanks for watching!

Rich it seems like you have nearly everything that general aviation has to offer. Because of your experience i am curious what are your top 3 favorite aircraft to fly in no particular order? This information is valuable to me.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Very tough question to answer. So many great airplanes. I really love the 421C, Pitts Special S2-B, and any Citation.

For 1.3, it better come with the GoPros!

Even though I have some mixed emotions about them, you can't deny all the good points as you said. I don't like who they sold the company to, and think that's sad. The good part is they are staying with the high standards previously set. For my $$ I really like Diamond. My "lottery" airplane right now is a DA-62/42. Until then, it's still OPJ's. 8) --gary

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Agree with you!

@Brimstin

Жыл бұрын

Diamond is wholly owned by China.

How do you go from a standard center yoke to a left hand side stick yoke so easily?

This is a beautiful plane! I doubt that the 1 million dollar price tag is getting more people into aviation

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Prices are reality and GA better off with $1M new airplanes better than not having them. I remember in 1996 Oshkosh selling brand new 172s for $140K was deemed insanity.

Beautiful airplane the Cadillac of airplanes. Does Cadillac still hold that reputation? 😊

@MalachiWhite-tw7hl

Жыл бұрын

Honestly, no.

Really nice airplane, but the price! Ouch! I'm glad someone could afford it. Personally, and I can't because I don't have my medical anymore, and I'm nowhere near current, nor do I have a multi-engine rating, but if I was looking to spend that kind of money on a four seat airplane, that DA42 that you have in the hanger would be top of my list. Half the price, even with both engines at cruise, less fuel burn than that TSIO-550 in the Cirrus for near like cruise speeds The rest of the money would be spent on changing out the G1000 in the DA42 to the new G1000NXi system and other upgrades and then spent on $100 hamburgers around the country! But, that's just me.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the message!

I’ve heard a Cirrus cabin is VERY noisy. Do you agree? How would the cabin noise compare to say, a Mooney?

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

I don’t think cabin is noisy, certainly not any worse than any other single with a 550. Bose headsets kind of take noise out of the picture.

Holy crap! Did I understand correctly? $1.35MM for a used piston single? I admit it’s that with eight made it has a scarcity factor but I’d never have imagined such a price!

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

You heard it right and sold quickly!

@chuckmc3704

Жыл бұрын

It is a beautiful plane. I would have to say Cirrus is my favorite. One thing drives me crazy. $1.35MM and when you start it blows black smoke like a 1978 Kenworth truck. Old school technology. Yes I would still buy one. Great video Rich keep them coming.

Hi Ritch. What's the flight time to Havasu in that plane?.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

1.5

How do I befriend someone with one of these so I can go for a ride?

Any thoughts on the 4-Blade Prop? Curious if you feel it makes a difference?

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Looks pretty cool, can’t say I felt a big difference on noise or vibration, but I felt like an overall smother feel to it. I would definitely want it if I were ordering a new one. Thanks for watching!

@michaelmartin8331

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich I took delivery of a 2022 SR22T a couple months ago and did not get the 4 blade. They wanted $23k for the option and the only selling point they said was "ramp appeal". Other than that, there were no performance benefits. I'm guessing it floats a bit more on landings due to the blade width not being as wide. Not really trying to impress the line guys so I didn't get it.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. I thought they would have some improvement! I think I changed my mind - that’s a pretty steep price! Thanks for message!

It's a great plane (Cirrus), but I just can't get into them.. Now, if they developed a retractable gear piston for 6 (a real 6 place, not 3 adults that weigh 175 lbs, and a cooler in the back)... I might be interested in that.

@MAGApepe

Жыл бұрын

well no one makes planes for 350 lb ppl ,,, thats what cars are for lol

@hawkdsl

Жыл бұрын

@@MAGApepe LOL

Where did you take off from? Which airport?

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Long Beach.

Very much like the plane but not so enamored with the power plant. Aviation must move beyond 1950.

@scandihooiigan

Жыл бұрын

Should have a full FADEC Turbo Diesel able to use JetA.

@ps1bwo

Жыл бұрын

@@scandihooiigan Agree. This is why the Tecnam P2010 TDI is at the top of my wishlist.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

I’m sure Cirrus is working on diesel/FADEC but clearly diesel has had some issues with higher horsepower engines. Big difference in airplanes between 2010 and SR22T!

"Most Popular General Aviation Airplane" - 8000 sales. PA-28.. 32K sales.. C172.. 44K sales.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

That’s “currently available” as new not “ever”.

@louissanderson719

10 ай бұрын

Most popular this century. They’re out selling Cessna and Piper

Airbag shoulder harness?

@0284graham

Жыл бұрын

yes

Rich, Van Nuys airport. Best FBO? Does anyone offer overnight hangar space for GA aircraft?

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Clay Lacy in my opinion!

@rfriesen1644

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich Thanks Rich. Always look forward to your weekly videos.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Why would I choose this over a brand new 182 with the same panel? Just curious of the opinion of an experienced pilot: Also that paint job looked like a t-shirt from the 1980s…

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Not sure where to begin on that question - CAPs is a very popular safety option to a lot of people, perfomance of the Cirrus is quite different than a 182, 5 seats vs. 4...really a different market - nothing wrong with a 182, but Cirrus outsells it by a wide margin even though it's nearly twice the money new! Paint jobs are highly subjective - got lots of calls on this paint job and everyone I talked to loved it!

@rogerbee697

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich thanks for response. Can a CAPS be installed on a 182? Also, I’d be willing to bet NOBODY uses the “5th” seat except a carry-on bag.

@Micg51

Жыл бұрын

I think you got your question backwards. If you have the money, why on earth would you buy a 182?

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

I think family with 3 smaller kids would be very happy with the 5th seat.

@Gionix

Жыл бұрын

@@rogerbee697 CAPS Stands for “Cirrus Airframe Parachute System” so in other words this system name can only be used for Cirrus Aircraft. However, the same company who built the parachute for Cirrus which is called “BRS Parachute” offers a parachute for the Cessna 182, this can be installed in many of the 182 models including some older models.

4 bladed prop?

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Very cool!

Is there any aircraft you can't fly :O)

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Man I hope not!

How did the pilot go from a Grey shirt to a blue one? Then he goes back to grey.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Good catch - two different flights!

anybody know the plane at :23

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Vans RV8.

@DarrienRobinson1

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich Thank you rich ! new subscriber here , love the content !

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hey Rich, great piloting as always….but you need a new barber!! Too close in the back, man! You’re Air Force, not Marines!

Be caution Beijing Company 😨🙅🏻‍♀️

$1.350 Million for an SR22 is highway robbery.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

It’s also sold.

Sounds like, and belches out smoke, like a Russian tractor on startup. The climate alarmists love the paint color though. That’s green! 😂

Price. Is totally insane. Makes no sense to pay that much for a single engine piston.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

The market disagrees with you. Cirrus is sold out for 2 years I believe. I checked out the new owner of this airplane over the last two days - she and her husband absolutely love it, and couldn't be happier!

@terrybeeson4356

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich I guess when you have too much money, then you spend it high priced toys. It is a great plane to fly, but I really like the G36.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Well north of $1M new.

@terrybeeson4356

Жыл бұрын

@@FlyingwithRich Your area is loaded with wealthy people who can afford those planes. Based on my local GA activity, plane usage and purchases are really down considerably. Good for you and your company.

Don't start a cirrus with the alternators on...

@Vspeeds

Жыл бұрын

and DO start it with the strobes on.

@wrphelan

Жыл бұрын

@@Vspeeds I noticed that right away too and love Rich's videos, but he needs further insights on flying a Cirrus.

Nice plane, horrible paint job. Not a fan of that green..

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

More of a yellow than green to me, not normally a fan of it, but I do like it on this airplane - thanks for watching!

Love the aircraft but what a horrible paint scheme it has. I'd need to change the colour if it was mine.

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Not for everyone for sure, but I like it a lot!

Yawn!

@FlyingwithRich

Жыл бұрын

Get some sleep.