Aircraft
Hands On: Cirrus G2+ Vision Jet
Cirrus continues to improve its single-engine jet, now called the G2+ Vision Jet.

Owners of Cirrus airplanes have come to expect regular updates to keep the aircraft fresh and appealing to new buyers, and it’s no surprise that Cirrus Aircraft has adopted this philosophy for its entire line, including the SR piston singles as well as the single-engine Vision Jet. Just before the opening of this year’s EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the airframer unveiled the latest version of the aircraft, the G2+ Vision Jet, with some helpful new features.

Chief among these is a performance improvement, thanks to an upgrade to the jet’s Williams International FJ44-5A Fadec (electronic control) system. The change doesn’t affect power output but it delivers a 20 percent “optimized thrust profile” that provides increased performance where it’s most needed, during takeoff on hot days and at high altitudes.