A Cirrus-ly Fun Airplane to Fly

Discover the allure of the sports car of the sky with Texas Top Aviation.

Cayla McLeod

Tuesday, September 09, 2025 at 04:09 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Author Cayla McLeod flies a 2019 Cirrus SR20 G6 in Texas. [Credit: Jack Fleetwood]

Key Takeaways:

An "old-school" general aviation pilot, initially skeptical and critical of modern Cirrus aircraft, overcame their prejudice to experience flying a Cirrus SR20 G6.
The author undertook training with Texas Top Aviation, a service specializing in owner-focused flight training for high-performance aircraft like the Cirrus, often supported by Cirrus Aircraft's Embark program.
The flying experience revealed the Cirrus's automotive-like comforts, user-friendly operation (e.g., easy takeoff, simplified engine management), and efficient cruising, leading the author to appreciate its appeal as a comfortable "sports car of the sky" for cross-country travel despite initial adjustment to the side stick and landing.

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Let’s be honest. There are two very different sides to general aviation.

The hardcore purists proudly flying their 75-year-old classics, and the modern, tech-savvy enthusiasts who geek out on the latest and greatest. If you fall into the first category, this article probably sends you running for the hills. But as someone who most definitely falls into more of the old-school category, I urge you to stay.