Pilot Report: Transitioning from the Cirrus SR22T G7 to the Vision Jet | Aviation International News

Pilot Report: Cirrus SR22T G7 to Vision Jet Transition

Making a move to the jet starts with piston power

piston-powered SR22T G7 — Making a move to a Vision Jet type rating is easier if pilots start with the piston-powered SR22T G7. © Matt Thurber/AIN

By Matt Thurber • Editor-in-Chief

January 20, 2025

For Cirrus piston SR pilots planning to transition into a Vision Jet, there are fewer differences than ever between the G7 versions of the SR20, 22, and 22T and the jet. During a visit to Cirrus’ customer center in Knoxville, Tennessee, I flew the SR22T G7, then spent an hour in the Vision Jet simulator, which gave me a unique perspective on how the two airplanes complement each other.

Interestingly, some buyers are flying away from Knoxville in an SR22 G7 while awaiting delivery of their Vision Jet, according to Ivy McIver, SR series product line director. The SR22 has the same footprint as the jet, so populating a hangar with the SR22 means that it should accommodate the Vision Jet when the time comes to make the swap, although the jet is taller (10.9 feet versus the SR22 at 8 feet 11 inches). “It’s meant to be a streamlined step up,” McIver said.

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