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Old October 28th 06, 05:54 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Morgans[_2_]
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Default Cirrus... is it time for certification review?


"Michael" wrote

Probably the biggest issue with it
is slowing it down - it requires more planning on the descent and
deceleration than any other plane I've flown. There is nothing to help
the pilot slow down. No gear to drop, very low flap speed and flaps
that don't add much drag, and you can't even push the prop forward
without powering up.


Perhaps a mod needs to be made, either as a factory standard, or as and add on
STC modification, for a simple speed brake?

As you say, it would not be necessary for an experience pilot, but seeing who is
mainly flying them, .....
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Jim in NC