wrote:
I went on a 1 hour CFI demo in a SR22-GTS last summer and was
thoroughly impressed with the plane. I discussed the plane's accident
history witht the demo pilot and his take (like most I think) is that
it's generally unfamiliarity with the plane aggravated by
low-time/inexperienced pilots that's been the root of most of these
accidents. With such little drag the plane shoud glide quite well
although at a higher speed than other GA singles.

Wooly

I would point to 'higher wing loading' rather than 'low drag' as the
thing that makes it both hotter than a C182 and a fast glider.

Picking some quick numbers off a few Google searches:
C182 - 17.8 lbs/sf
S22 - 23.5 lbs/sf
How about a 'Bo?
P35 - 17.2 lbs/sf (interesting)