Matt Barrow wrote:

"xyzzy" wrote in message
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Matt Barrow wrote:


"Sandstone" wrote in message
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Contemplating a Lancair to downsize my six seater to a four seat.

Seems, though, that the Cirrus SR-22 is rather more popular than the
Columbia 350.

Can anyone shed some insights on these two side-by-side?

Having flown both the SR22 and 350 quite a bit, the answer is clear:
Lancair Columbia 350 or 400. Go fly both and see for yourself. It's

kind

of like the old Beta vs VHS or Mac vs PC issue. The better product

isn't

always the most popular one.


In the case of VHS vs. Beta, people chose VHS because they could tape a

two

hour show on one tape -- somewhat of a wise decision.

Why people would choose Cirrus vs. Lancair is a different issue. My

guess is

that they are perceived to be identical, but the Cirrus being less

expensive

is the primary. Also, the Cirrus uses "Big Name" Garmin,

Incorrect. http://www.cirrusdesign.com/aircraft/avionics/pfd/


Hmmm...I thought they use the Garmin1000. Or is that just Cessna?

So why is Cirrus selling three times as many (??) aircraft?

I'm sure whoever can answer that question definitively for Lancair can
make a lot of money.