I haven't said it quite as strongly as that, but it was kind of
how I felt after my SR20 experiences. OTOH the SR22 is
a different kettle of fish, at least it has enough power.
The sidestick is honestly no big deal, although the fact that
the electric trim is so fast you can't trim the plane for hands-off
flying (and therefore have to use the autopilot) IS.

I'm baffled by why the loss rate is so high for this airplane.
My wife's theory - which I am too polite to repeat - is that
the plane attracts the wrong kind of pilot. Honestly it's just
about like any other plane to fly, it has its idiosyncracies but
they're no big deal. In any case if they carry on going down
at the present rate they'll soon be uninsurable.

John

"Jay Honeck" wrote in message
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But
it's the only airplane I've ever flown that I can say I truly hated and
couldn't wait to be back on the ground.

Wow, you're the only person I've ever heard say *THAT* about the Cirrus.

What didn't you like about the way it flew?
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Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
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