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Old 25th Oct 2014, 21:31
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worldpilot
 
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I did get my ppl on a cirrus sr20
Want to upgrade now to IFR

Should I be warried about the Corvalis payload?
If 700 meters strips are ok, then I d be happy, there s lots of those around
Kind of strange though that you are still insecure about performance basics after completing your PPL in Cirrus SR20.

Weight and balance and takeoff distance are important and vital performance data for consideration. Well, just reflect on the Cirrus POH (Sections 5 & 6) and you would have little difficulties appreciating the performance of Cessna Corvalis.

You definitely should be worried about Corvalis payload if you want to fly safely. Takeoff distance of Corvalis is 1900ft and that's less than 700 meters, but that doesn't mean that you should lay back and not engage the appropriate thought process of ensuring situational awareness.

I've flown the Cessna TTX and SR22 and I feel very comfortable flying both planes. However, I prefer SR22. it is inevitable to pay special attention to the specific characteristics of the type when engaging them.

Have fun.

WP
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