When the Cirrus rep handed me the keys to a brand new 2016 SR22T for an evaluation flight, I could only nod my head and smile at one of the new features in the latest iteration of this sports car with wings: a key fob with remote keyless entry. Press the button just like you would standing outside your Mercedes or Porsche and the doors to the plane automatically unlock. Shouldn’t all new planes have this feature, I thought?
We Fly: 2016 Cirrus SR22T
Key Takeaways:
- The 2016 Cirrus SR22T introduces advanced luxury features, including remote keyless entry, Bluetooth connectivity, wireless flight plan transfer, and smartphone control for XM radio.
- It boasts premium design elements, with new exterior color collections and a five-passenger interior comparable to luxury automobiles.
- Despite crossing the $900,000 price threshold, the SR22 remains the world's best-selling piston airplane, with production capped due to the company's focus on the upcoming Cirrus Jet.
- The author highly praises the 2016 SR22T, describing the flight experience as exceptional and the best general aviation airplane they've flown.
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