A&C makes a valid point about learning conventional nav and instrument skills before moving into an aircraft like the Cirrus.
If I was you maybe tackle the IMCR first so you can get the full benefit of the aircraft which is a tourer.
I too think far too much is made of the Hot ship argument which basic handling skills should more than cope with!
Apart from that a great choice with the added benefit of the chute which has proved very reliable and saved many lives!
The 10 hour requirement is a complete nonsense IMO if you need 10 hrs 20 hrs or whatever so be it but 5 hrs is perfectly adequate for a competant pilot!
Anything more than 5 hrs due to insurance smacks more of work and income for the boys rather than a genuine insurance requirment.
You should not be wasting your money learning the nav/ displays in the aircraft anyway so it's 10 hrs to learn to handle a simple single engine fixed gear aircraft! Crazy and daylight robbery.
Pace
Last edited by Pace; 11th Nov 2012 at 11:05.