Not likely to be a SkyCatcher killer but looks like a great LSA. The
Cessna name alone will sell as many SkyCatchers as they can build.
With production of only 700 a year it will be a while before they slow
down on orders. That SRS sure looks nice!
Have a good day and stay out of the trees!
See ya on Sport Aircraft group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Sport_Aircraft/
On Jan 21, 9:02 am, Larry Dighera wrote:
Below is information about the Cirrus SRS Light Sport Aircraft copy
and pasted from the links provided.
Is the Cirrus SRS Light Sport Aircraft going to be the Cessna
SkyCatcher killer?
http://www.cirrusdesign.com/future/srs/default.aspx
Though the SRS has a low price tag, Cirrus hasn't skimped when it
comes to quality construction and innovative features. Smart
ergonomics, lightweight composite construction, modern avionics,
single-power lever, the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS(tm)) - you
get it all with the SRS. Plus, the SRS comes with a bonus that you
won't find with any other company- Cirrus' commitment to customer
support. For comfort, safety, lively performance, and support, no
other light sport aircraft on the market comes close to the SRS.
Composite construction
Engine: Rotax 912S (100bhp)
Fuel Capacity: 18.6 US gal
Fuel type: Premium mogas or avgas (100LL)
Cruise: 120 KCAS (LSA Max Limit)
Usful Load: 500 lb (min)
Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
Side by side (45") cabin
PLACING AN SRS ORDER
HOW IT WORKS:
You place an order based on the preliminary information on this
website today. You secure this with a $5,000 (credit card) deposit.
This is refundable (less a $250 processing fee) if you choose to
cancel your order.
If you use a "spam blocker" ensure you can receive emails from
. Make sure you let us know (using the same email
address) if you change your email address.
Cirrus will publish updates on SRS progress and plans by email, onwww.cirrusdesign.comor in our customer magazine, "Aerial View".
Cirrus will later (not less than 120 days prior to your delivery)
publish specifications that will include final performance,
dimensions, warranties, lists of standard equipment, prices of
optional equipment, training, etc.
At 120 days prior Cirrus will give you a delivery date and ask you to
"re-confirm" your order or receive a full refund (less a $250
processing fee). This re-confirmation will require an additional
deposit and decisions about the configuration of your SRS aircraft.
This should be completed within 30 days, leaving 90 days to aircraft
delivery.
You travel (or send a designee) to the Cirrus Customer Center in
Duluth, MN on your designated delivery date to get your airplane. You
pay the outstanding balance at that time.
If you have any questions, please email us at .
Note for Customers outside the United States: The Cirrus SRS will be
certified under the US LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) rules. As such rules
are adopted by other countries or agencies the SRS certifications are
expected to become valid in those countries. Cirrus today cannot make
promises about certifications other than LSA.
http://www.general-enterprises.com/w...irrus-srs.html
The SRS will be based on the Fk14 Polaris-one of many fine European
aircraft that have been cultivated in an intensely competitive
environment. The Fk14 Polaris was not developed in a vacuum but has
emerged as the best in its class. http://www.fk-lightplanes.com/
Currently manufactured in Krosno, Poland.
Current FK 14 pricing:http://www.fk-leichtflugzeuge.de/Dow...ris01_2008.pdf
Interested? Get more information by contacting us at
+31(0) 50 309 60 60 or
Composite Construction
Electric flaps
Low wing for better visibility
Large one-part cabin
Large baggage compartment
Removable wings
Trailer able
Safety
Cirrus Airframe Parachute System
4-point safety harness
Fuel tank system outside of crumple zone
Low stall speed
Dimensions
Height- 6.9 ft.
Length-18.7 ft.
Wingspan- 29.8 ft
Interior width- 45 in.
Performance
ROTAX 912S (100 bhp)
Fuel capacity- 18.6 US Gal.
Fuel Burn- 3.8 GPH
Cruise- 120 KCAS (LSA max limit)
Useful load- 400 LB. (min)
http://www.airventure.org/2007/3tue24/cirrus_lsa.html
Klapmeier said planes should be available in about a year and should
be competitively priced, in the $100,000 range.
http://www.aeromarkt.net/index.php?l...itorial&ID=341
Cirrus said the SRS will feature a cruise speed of about 120 kts
(downrated from the Polaris' 130 kts) to meet the maximum limit for
the U.S. LSA class.
http://www.fk-leichtflugzeuge.de/Dow...t07_Oshkosh_sm...
...the Polaris' speed, which has been proved at 140 knots maximum. LSA
regulations limit speed to 120 knots as well as a 45-knot stall speed
clean. It is believed Cirrus and Funk are investigating the addition
of winglets to harness the aeroplan's stall speed.