Having just done the Cirrus training I shudder to think what would have happened if I, a low houred PPL, had been let loose in one without any training.
Sure, you can hand fly it like any other aircraft, and indeed it is remarkably good fun to do so, especially the 22. However, even after being signed off and having flown solo I think I'll still go back to get some more training because I think it will make me a safer pilot.
EG: I wasn't told during the training that it would be a good idea to switch off the audible "traffic" warning feature when approaching your destination airfield, so that it doesn't drown out the joining instructions!!
