Cirrus Flies First Conforming Vision SF50 Jet

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 08:51 PM ET

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** Cirrus Vision SF50 Jet**

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The first production-conforming Vision SF50 jet successfully completed its inaugural one-hour test flight, performing well in subfreezing temperatures.
Dubbed C0, this aircraft is the first of three conforming flight test articles for the SF50 certification program, built with production-ready processes.
Priced under $2 million, the Vision Jet can seat up to seven passengers and is intended as a step-up product for owners of high-performance piston airplanes.
Cirrus has already received over 500 orders for the Vision Jet, with deliveries anticipated to begin late next year.

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In subfreezing temperatures and buffeting winds, a Cirrus Aircraft test pilot yesterday flew the first production conforming Vision SF50 jet, taking off from Duluth International Airport at around 5 p.m. for the one-hour shakedown test.

“The Vision Jet handled and performed very well and all systems functioned properly – just what you want in a first flight,” said Cirrus chief test pilot Mike Stevens.