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Old 05-21-2015, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by teddyballgame View Post
It's amazing how many times the proper noun "Cirrus" appears in the NTSB Reporter, isn't it?
Yes indeed. High performance airfoil and a very weird control feel to any of you that have ever flown one. I am not surprised by the outcome.

Paul Bertorelli says it nicely:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nm_hoHhbFo

[Sarcasm]: I'm sure an AOA sensor would have saved the day! [/SARCASM]
Actually I think the Avidyne has a AOA display.


Originally Posted by USMCFDX View Post
Would love to see you back that up with some facts. Not even close to being a true statement Doc.
Do a bit of reading and research if you have not already. It is absolutely true, marketed in very similar manner to relatively inexperienced pilots with similar results. I considered buying one - Cirruses are very affordable for some professional demographics, almost analogous to the Bonanzas back in the day. Fatal accident rate is significantly higher than Cessna or lower wing-loading birds, and has a very high loss of control + stall/spin accident rate.

Beechcraft+Ad+print+photo+Bonanza+1970.jpg (image)

Compare to the targeted Cirrus ads of today.
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