On Sat, 01 Oct 2005 04:25:12 GMT, Ken Reed wrote:

Even the SR22 isn't any faster than other light
aircraft that possess more stable flying characteristics.


more stable? How and where did you get the idea that the SR22is not?

Back two or three days ago, in this thread. The observation came from one
or two Cirrus drivers.

Wasn't me. Mine's quite stable.


Stable is a relative term. It depends on what you have been flying.
Typically, Fast and stable used to describe the same airplane is an
oxymoron. Even with that big wing and light wing loading the Bo is
near neutral in stability. (Mine has a slightly lighter loading than a
Cherokee, but that hummer is slippery)

Put a 172 or Cherokee pilot into a Cirrus or Bonanza and see how well
they do at holding altitude. Take all three and trim them for level
flight. Push the yoke down and then let go. How long does it take to
stabilize? The Cherokee and 172 will bob the nose up and down a few
times and in short order will be flying as if nothing happened. The
Bo will do a slow oscillation and take its time about coming back "if
it does". We have a husband and wife flying an SR-22 who say the
same about theirs. They purchased a new one just over a year ago, put
700 hours on that thing and have already traded it in for a new one.
I'd say they are "experienced" pilots.

Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com
KR
Roger