On another note, is it possible to set up a flight plan on a cirrus then just make it crash at a predetermined point? Could you just line-up and jump out, or would you have to take-off, set the autopilot, then parachute?
Line up and jump out not possible due to doors and delay getting out once take off power set. You would most likely run yourself down.
Parachuting out also not likely due to doors /slipstream in flight. I opened both doors on a training flight recently to complete the Cirrus training item and demonstrated closing after slowing the aircraft close to stall speed. You need to be very close to stall to ensure that you can overcome the slipstream enough to close the door, even at that speed there is sufficient resistance to prevent a person exiting the door ( especially with a backpack chute) , would also need a lift once in the sea !