Are Cirrus accidents different? Do they perhaps attract or breed a different kind of pilot?
A few years ago, (pre Cirrus) there was an article in an American magazine headed the doctor killer. I think it was pointing a finger at Beechcraft Baron accidents. It was a type of aircraft the writer considered attracted the well heeled but more importantly, ambitious type that expected to be able to pay his money and go fly. Is the Cirrus the new doctor killer?
Dare I suggest to remain instrument current as a private pilot requires another level of dedication to ones hobby. It cannot be done by dedicating two hours per week. One hour for the drive to the airfield and one hour in the air. I think one needs to be totally immersed in aviation.
One further thought. It can't be easy to become disoriented when you have a muckle 10" artificial horizon in front of you!
D.O.