In a milestone that marks the first certification of a modern autoland system on a light, personal jet, Cirrus Aircraft and Garmin Aviation announced the approval of Safe Return on the Cirrus Vision Jet. Cirrus also celebrated the 200th delivery of the Vision Jet in July, solidifying its position as the best-selling general aviation jet as indicated earlier this year via the General Aviation Manufacturers Association 2019 report.
Cirrus Certifies Safe Return on Vision Jet
Key Takeaways:
- Cirrus Aircraft and Garmin Aviation secured FAA certification for "Safe Return" on the Cirrus Vision Jet, marking the first autoland system certified for a light, personal jet.
- The Safe Return system, integrating Garmin Autoland, allows passengers to activate an emergency autonomous landing sequence in the event of pilot incapacitation.
- Once activated by a cabin button, the system autonomously navigates to the nearest suitable airport and performs a complete landing without further intervention.
- This new safety feature, alongside the existing Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), aims to make personal aviation more accessible and advance towards autonomous flight.
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