I think the Cirrus takes more getting used to than a TB20 because of the stick which has a lack of feel to it, and I would be tempted to fly it on autopilot most of the time.
I do fly a lot on autopilot as I suspect do the vast majority of Cirrus or other types on long cross countries, Do you hand fly your long trips in the TB20? just curious?
I can not agree the side stick has a lack of feel, feels great to me and very responsive.
This debate is not about Cirrus in general because different renters, insurers, owners can all set there minimum criteria for a check out.
This is about the specific renter that Pace has contacted who has an insurance requirement for any new renter regardless of experience to have a 10 hour transition, That organisation has done it to reduce annual insurance cost.
It is this organisations policy and choice to do what ever they wish and if that drives away experienced guys like pace then that is up to them.