"Sandstone" wrote in message
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Contemplating a Lancair to downsize my six seater to a four seat.

Seems, though, that the Cirrus SR-22 is rather more popular than the
Columbia 350.

Can anyone shed some insights on these two side-by-side?

Having flown both the SR22 and 350 quite a bit, the answer is clear:
Lancair Columbia 350 or 400. Go fly both and see for yourself. It's kind
of like the old Beta vs VHS or Mac vs PC issue. The better product isn't
always the most popular one.

In the case of VHS vs. Beta, people chose VHS because they could tape a two
hour show on one tape -- somewhat of a wise decision.

Why people would choose Cirrus vs. Lancair is a different issue. My guess is
that they are perceived to be identical, but the Cirrus being less expensive
is the primary. Also, the Cirrus uses "Big Name" Garmin, while the Lancair
uses small shop Avidyne (even if Avidyne is, IMNHO, superior).

According to some, Lancair is very stable, while Cirrus is, comparatively,
somewhat unstable.

Certainly Cirrus spends a hell of a lot more on advertising, don't they?