Originally Posted by
beamer
After a lifetime of Military and Commercial flying I have returned to GA and enjoy flying aircraft with as little technology as possible. That being said, I have flown a SR22 and it is a delight to fly but would I want one…no. It is a complicated aircraft for its size and requires first class training.
That's true. Fortunately there is plenty of training available, some of it free. For example:
1. Everyone buying a Cirrus, whether new or used, can get free transition training funded by the Cirrus Embark programme
2. There is a widespread network of CSIP (Cirrus Standardised Instructor Programme) instructors
3. The Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) holds weekend training events (CPPP or Cirrus Pilots Proficiency Programme) which cover all aspects of the aircraft, including flights with an instructor and sim training. They also offer a Partner in Command course which teaches non pilot passengers how to deal with.a pilot incapacitation emergency.