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 Cirrus Vision SF50 jet, designated C0, successfully completed its initial one-hour test flight yesterday in subfreezing temperatures.
Cirrus's chief test pilot reported that the Vision Jet "handled and performed very well and all systems functioned properly," marking a significant step toward its certification program.
Priced just under $2 million and seating up to seven, the personal jet has already garnered over 500 orders, with deliveries projected 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.