On 1-Dec-2003, ArtP wrote:

When it [SR-20] works, it is a roomy, automated, and slightly faster, and
much
more expensive 172. I get 130 knots at 9 gph. It carries 540 lbs with
full fuel and will fly for 5 hours with reserves.


According to the Cirrus website, the SR-20 cruises at 156 kts at 75% power.
We all know that "book" speeds are sometimes a tad optimistic, but 26
kts???. I get better than 130 kts on 9 gph in my Arrow, with a lot more
useful load.

If I bought an SR-20 and it only gave me 130 kts at best cruise performance,
I'd demand my money back!

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-Elliott Drucker