Cirrus... is it time for certification review?

On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 01:20:54 GMT, Ken Reed wrote:

Actually both the Mooney and Bo are far easier to slow down even with
the tendency to float by the Mooney and they have roughly 30% less
wing loading than the SR-22.

Having owned both, I disagree. The Cirrus was easier to slow down than
my 'C' model Mooney. The only reason my 'M' model Mooney is easier to
slow down than the SR-22 is due to the speed brakes.

I've not flown all models of the Mooney but I stick with the statement
the one I flew was almost as easy to slow down as the Deb. The SR-22
was not. I'd not call the SR-22 difficult to slow down for an
experienced high performance pilot, but I would for a low timer.

When you stick the gear out the retracts feel like some one put the
brakes on. In a circle to land in the Deb you bring in about 23" OTOH
that is keeping it in close and tight turns. Turns are a really good
way to slow down about anything.


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Ken Reed
M20M, N9124X
Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member)
(N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair)
www.rogerhalstead.com