In some ways, 2019 was a great year for aviation, but when it came to new plane introductions, it was a continuation of a familiar trend. All the new planes, looked, more or less, similar from the outside. However, one plane that was unique from both outside and inside was the 2019 Cirrus Vision SF50.
The 2019 model of the plane was named the plane of the year. Moreover, the aircraft went through several upgrades this year. The great thing about the 2019 Cirrus Vision is that it is quite affordable. Moreover, Cirrus has delivered around 260 of these jets till today.
Performance and Handling
This luxury jet contains a single FJ-33-5A jet engine. Moreover, the range of this jet is 100 nautical miles higher at a long-range cruise of 240 ktas. This gives the plane a range of over 1,200 nautical miles. So, on an 800-nautical-mile mission, an additional 150 pounds of payload is possible.
A great addition to the 2019 model of the jet is the introduction of the auto-throttle. This is an amazing addition as it reduces the pilot’s workload. Due to this reason, this plane is quite easy to fly.
Interior
Regarding the interior, Cirrus has taken things up a notch. The cabin of this luxury jet can seat up to five adults and two children, and there are three different seating configurations available. There is also a more traditional Family configuration available. It has three cabin seats with two optional child seats. The Complete seat arrangement is a combination of executive and family seats, plus a console with folding tray tables.
The fit and finish of this jet’s interior are quite amazing. Cirrus has upgraded the carpeting and added small things which mean a lot. Some additional conveniences include kangaroo pouches in front of each seat to hold a smartphone, and a side pouch to hold an iPad. Moreover, the seats are quite comfortable, with headset connections and USB power ports.
Infotainment
The 2019 Cirrus Vision offers amazing infotainment features. The aircraft features a 22-inch drop-down LED monitor for passenger entertainment. Moreover, there is good cabin lighting, plus dedicated environmental controls for the rear cabin.
A great feature of this luxury jet is the presence of the Safe Return System. Moreover, this emergency button is available for the pilots, just minutes after the take-off. In case of emergency, the pilot can push the button. After that, the plane automatically makes a new flight plane and lands the aircraft safely without human intervention.
Price
The price of the 2019 Cirrus Vision SF50 is around $2,599,000. For more information, visit the Controller website.
Cirrus always builds innovative products, and the 2019 Cirrus Vision SF50 is no exception. It is a unique aircraft with high performance and amazing infotainment features. That’s why it was named the best plane of the year 2019. So, if you want an aircraft with a comfortable interior that can go the distance, you should choose the 2019 Cirrus Vision.
