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Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet: Factory Tour

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet's production line incorporates advanced manufacturing techniques, including the use of computer-controlled robotic machinery.
  • The aircraft primarily utilizes carbon fiber for its structure, resulting in a strong, smooth, and largely one-piece shell that gains strength from the material itself.
  • Key design elements include a nose configured for storage and radar (without an engine mount) and an easily accessible rear baggage door, with extensive destructive testing employed to ensure structural integrity.
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As the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet gets ready to make its debut later this year, Flying had the opportunity to visit the production line and get a behind-the-scenes look at how such a slick and modern jet comes together.

Isabel Goyer

A commercial pilot, Isabel Goyer has been flying for more than 40 years, with hundreds of different aircraft in her logbook and thousands of hours. An award-winning aviation writer, photographer and editor, Ms. Goyer led teams at Sport Pilot, Air Progress and Flying before coming to Plane & Pilot in 2015.

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