Checked out a Cirrus at the last Avalon airshow as well as recently in CB.
From memory it has some interesting design features that shoot down some of the informed comments here;
* Doors have gas struts that are gust rated so pilots can taxi with the doors open if they choose.
* As Chimbu suggested, The Cirrus does not have a rotating beacon or tail light and only has wing-tip mounted strobes.
* Transponder on or off is a no-brainer as the Cirrus has the Garmin 327 xponder that turns itself on and off at 30-40 Kts.
As for strobes on during taxi, no apparent run-ups, not flossing etc. The pilot should be keel-hauled.
Well we are indeed forunate that we have someone like JennyCurtiss out there at all times to protect us from bad pilots in their new aircraft.
Ahh, thats why the Cirrus has its own airframe parachute - so the pilots don't need to do any run-ups.
I'm just as guilty by this replying to CJ's bullsh!t post but surely we have less childish topics to discuss........