Unique to Cirrus Aircraft and unique within the VLJ category, the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 features the Cirrus Airframe Parachute Systems (CAPS). Thanks to the lightness and efficiency of the jet the Vision Jet has a maximum range of 1,275 nautical miles which will comfortably get you around Europe or Los Angeles to Kansas City with no trouble. The benefits of these short distances are that it increases the number of airports that the Vision Jet can land out, allowing you to arrive closer to your intended final destination. The compact size, lightness, and power coming from the engine give the SF50 a take-off distance of just 2,036 feet and a landing distance of 1,628 feet. When flying up to 31,000 feet the Vision Jet has a maximum cabin altitude of 8,000 feet, similar to the pressure you would find in a typical airliner and equal with the competition in the VLJ segment. The single-engine is good for powering the jet to a maximum cruise speed of 311 knots and a certified maximum altitude of 31,000 feet. Unique within the business jet arena the Vision Jet has a V-tail and the fuselage is made entirely of composite materials which is the first for any production jet. But same as Tesla’s Autopilot on land, this system makes the sci-fi fantasy feel close at hand.The SF50 is powered by a single Williams FJ33-4A-19 turbofan engine which produces 1,900 lbs of thrust (1,900 lbs total) and is mounted above the rear fuselage. If autonomous flying air transportation ever arrives, it’s still years of testing and legal rulings away from reality. If that system can’t get you to land safely, the Vision Jet has a parachute that will deploy, and land the plane right side up. The difference between this and a commercial jet’s systems is that those pilots are trained to know how to specifically monitor the autopilot, and be ready to intervene if needed. Sounds futuristic, but automatic landing systems have existed for year- in general, for non-pilots and non-enthusiasts, a startling amount of flight is automated. It touches down, and slows to a safe stop. It descends as gently as if an expert pilot were in control. With the clear runway in sight, the landing gear deploys, and the plane slows down. The system accounts for every variable-altitude, weather, terrain, fuel level-and tells air traffic control to have help ready. The plane then finds the nearest available airport, notifies the right frequencies of your emergency, and steers towards a safe runway. The screens flash “Emergency Autoland Active,” and tell you to keep away from the controls while it works. You hit the button, and a voice calmly announces that the system is active. It's also available on the Piper M600, and will likely be available in other planes soon. In practice, it means that, if the pilot is incapacitated, land the plane safely, without human intervention. It’s an autopilot landing system built by Garmin, and part of the G3000 flight deck system. If other private jets are Rolls-Royce Phantoms (where you buy to be chauffeured), this is a McLaren 570S-no flight crew necessary.Īs a backup for the landing system, the Vision has a hidden parachute to land the plane right-side up.īecause, unlike in commercial jets, there might not be a human copilot to take over in an emergency, this Cirrus has Safe Return. That means it’s good for trips like JFK to ORD, but this is still a pilot’s plane. It will fly over 1,000 miles (Cirrus says max range is 1,275 nautical miles), and cruise at 31,000 feet. Unlike the Icon A5, or other recreational planes, the Vision is for distance transportation. Then, it’s comfy for the up to 7 people who can sit inside. The sound is deafening until you but on the Bose noise-canceling headsets. The seats are plush, and there are USB chargers throughout the cabin. The windows are noticeably bigger than on most jets because the body is made of strong, light carbon fiber-the 787 has bigger windows for the same reason. The tail is a V so that exhaust can pass through. Having one engine instead of two helps keep the price low. Some background on the aircraft: the Vision’s single engine is on the roof. Push this button, and the plane will find the nearest runway, steer around mountains, and land safely.
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