Flying The Cirrus SR22 - My 6 Month Review As A New Pilot

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Flying The Cirrus SR22 - My 6 Month Review As A New Pilot

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Are you considering becoming a pilot and thinking of investing in the Cirrus SR22? Take a journey with me as I review my experience flying the SR22 after 6 months of getting my pilot's license. Join me as I discuss the features, performance, and overall benefits of this incredible aircraft. Learn from my real-life experiences and find out why I think the Cirrus SR22 is such an amazing plane for new pilots!
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I am NOT a Certified Flight Instructor and my videos are not for instruction purposes. The video is intended for my own personal experiences and for entertainment purposes only. Do not use my video content as information about how to fly an airplane. To properly learn how to fly you MUST visit your local flight school and work with an experienced Certified Flight Instructor.

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@WesMcV 9 ай бұрын

Your doing good as a new pilot. If I may offer my advise as years of being a professional turbine pilot and CFI, the “ ballooning you experienced is a result of too much energy ( speed ) and by adding power as it pops up is just putting you right back to where you were. The only reason it didn’t happen the second time is because of your skill in finessing it down. It will be more predictable and easier to control if you learn your ref speed and don’t start the flare at a speed higher than that. Generally 1.3 Vso. Try to time the throttle to be slowed to that speed crossing the threshold. Thanks for sharing your plane !

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Wes! I had a CFI (and Kings Schools) that had recommended adding a touch of power to get yourself set again obviously watching airspeed. But your 💯 right, it’s all about managing power and airspeed. Thanks for watching!

@ernesthentschel1400 9 ай бұрын

not to be a spoil sport but these are the things you will learn through experience you will learn by starting out in lower performance aircraft owning 2 cirrus 22 s and a columbia 400 i started out with 500 hours in a cardinal that s just my thought things happen a lot faster in a high performance aircrafty

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Not a spoil sport, but at this point, I’m doing better than even when the video was shot. Every single pilot should be continually learning. I know some pilots who’ve got 40 years of flying under their belts and tell me they’re still learning! It’s humbling to be honest.

@friendhui4320 6 ай бұрын

Energy management

@richardalberg 8 ай бұрын

I too moved to an SR22 6 months after getting my PPL. Just over two years (and 370 hours) later I am loving the aircraft. Enjoy your flying and good luck with your IR.

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! The SR22 is an amazing machine! I am so fortunate to have one and be able to fly it whenever I’d like. Thanks for watching!

@All.Fathers 17 күн бұрын

@@Cirrusly-SeanI just got my ppl and just placed my deposit for one, any recommendations on builds?

@JT_Huie 3 күн бұрын

Awesome video man! I’m so obsessed with the idea of learning to fly, just very expensive! I love watching people get to fly and get that POV.

@blakebrothers 10 ай бұрын

Great video, thanks! I'm a newly minted pilot who did my PPL on a 172 and now working on IFR rating on the same aircraft to keep it simple. I want a Cirrus but thought I should build time on a 182 first but watching your videos may cause me to hit the pause button on that plan - so thanks!

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your PPL! If you do your IFR training with the G1000 system, it would be much easier than my platform. Go get that rating!

@bhollingsworth 10 ай бұрын

This was recommended to me, and I'm glad it was. Another fun aviation channel to follow. Please keep the content coming!

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!! Thanks to whomever suggested it to you! I’ll do my best! 😊

@marcospacheco7303 8 ай бұрын

Amazing video ! I fly out of KVNY when I was a student pilot my cfi used to take me to Camarillo to practice my t/o and landings back in 2017 , so many memories listening to this specific air traffic controller !

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Yeah!! VNY man! That’s an awesome airport as well! I fly there from time to time as well. Lots of history. Thanks for watching!

@RusscanFLY 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, I really enjoyed this video, especially since she went from a 172 to Cirrus. I’ve always wondered what that transition is like. Thanks for the video, and fly well!

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it! It’s amazing flying the Cirrus SR-22. Next is the Turbo version. 😅

@goontube74 9 ай бұрын

Russ I can totally see you in the cirrus bro.

@RusscanFLY 9 ай бұрын

@@goontube74 me too!😂😂😂

@flyrobroy 8 ай бұрын

Great video Sean - love the commentary!

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! It’s all fun and I try to tell it like it is. 😂

@kerrylloyd4215 7 ай бұрын

You’re funny dude, I was a little scared early when you started speaking but by the end of the video, I think you’re gonna make it.👍

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Thanks I guess.

@steini6771 9 ай бұрын

Great! Subscribed after a nanosecond. Sean, your channel will grow big and fast. Greetings from Norway.

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Thanks man!! I appreciate that very much! A goal of mine is to fly to Europe one day! Here’s to that!

@goontube74 9 ай бұрын

nice flight i enjoyed it. Great to get another pilots perspective on all phases of flight🙌🏿

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m always learning and trying to do my best.

@zacharynorman397 9 ай бұрын

Hey Sean, as a fellow Cirrus pilot, happy to have found the channel. I remember when I transitioned from a C172 to my first SR20 with Avidyne, it was a lot. Now I'm flying G6 SR20 with Perspective +. One of the best things about being a pilot is constantly learning. Whether thats new ratings or endorsements, or learning to fly new planes. I look forward to more videos!

@Cirrusly-Sean 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! I am always learning something new every time I go up and fly. It’s a beautiful challenge and so worth it!

@jaygallamore562 Ай бұрын

The Cirrus is a nice aircraft! Retired Navy pilot here. Flying in the LA basin is a good exercise in situational awareness and focus on safety - good job. I noticed before your takeoff you tossed your phone on the right seat. Also not sure if the backpack there was secure. You might consider ensuring everything in the cockpit is secure in case you encounter turbulence or any maneuver that could dislodge loose items. Don’t need stuff flying around inside the aircraft or going where they shouldn’t be. I have very little time flying VFR and when doing so in small aircraft am completely outside my comfort zone. I am much more comfortable on an IFR flight plan. Fly safe!

@Cirrusly-Sean Ай бұрын

@@jaygallamore562 yeah I usually have my flight bag on my right seat, but probably should secure it better, especially in less than favorable conditions. I’m still working on my IFR currently, hopefully I’ll have that rating in a couple months.

@Maximka1100 9 ай бұрын

Lovely plane. Came across the video of you flying with Yoel the other day. Enjoy flying man.

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Yeah! Yoel is the best! Thanks for watching!

@FamilyManMoving 9 ай бұрын

Pretty topical. I'm in my PPL and talking to Cirrus now. Thanks for your insights.

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

That’s awesome!! There’s so much more to it than what was covered, but you’d love your new plane!! No doubt!

@FamilyManMoving 9 ай бұрын

@@Cirrusly-Sean Thanks. You're also flying around my old stomping grounds (former South Bay/Redondo resident). We're east coast now.

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Oh wow! Yeah I fly from Camarillo to Long Beach often. Offices in both cities. I bet the East Coast is awesome!

@DR0NE_BEE 9 ай бұрын

Cool video :D I was looking into the Cirrus SR22, and came across your video. Looks nice, and somehow I could feel how nice it would`ve been to fly it in person.

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely! It’s always easier to get a great feel when you’re actually in the plane. But definitely check them out!

@DR0NE_BEE 9 ай бұрын

@@Cirrusly-Sean Found one at a price tag of 765 000 USD. Its a bit steep, but seems like a good plane to fly. Like you stated im the video, "you're basically flying your house" price wise. Looking forward to see more of your flights, and fly safe brother 💪🏻

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

They can get expensive, but mine is a G2, so it has the older glass panels from Avidyne and the GNS430’s. But still, even with the older effects, it is still very capable and intuitive as compared to the 172 I was training in for my private certificate. Look at some of these models for sure.

@mike1525 7 ай бұрын

I got to fly as a passenger in a g3 sr22 gts a few days ago. absolutely love it. such an awesome aircraft, especially coming from flying a Cessna 152

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I feel very fortunate to have the SR22, especially for the missions that I like to fly! I’ve never flown a 152 before.

@mike1525 7 ай бұрын

@@Cirrusly-Sean hopefully you never will fly a 152 😅

@Cirrusly-Sean 6 ай бұрын

Hahahaaa! I’m sure they’re great, just a little slower is all. Great trainers and time builders I imagine.

@WildOn2sVlog 9 ай бұрын

I went from a 172 to a cirrus to a meridian and back to a cirrus. 😊.

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Wow! That’s quite the cycle!

@FredFolkerts 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting this video.. We are always learning and thats what makes it enjoyable. While I look forward to owning a Cirrus one day I have a long path (ground school) ahead of me. But I am going to enjoy it

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Get it man! I applaud you for getting your PPL going, you will never regret it, I swear!

@adriandigby9813 8 ай бұрын

Great video and love the authentic and honest commentary - this is real flying! I flew out of Santa Monica when I was visiting LA in September and loved the flying out there, slightly different to the UK flying. Love the Cirrus and you are making me consider it - would be great to connect to hear more of your experience. Have a fab festive break. 😊

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Yes, I am lucky enough to have a Cirrus, and totally love my plane! She makes trips so awesome and opens up travel like never before. Ask any questions you have!

@mackenzietotaro4350 10 ай бұрын

Great vid! Cant escape those career tracks anywhere lol

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hahaa, I know, they are prevalent everywhere I go! Lol

@jeffhurtubise4955 3 ай бұрын

Sean Yahns' got the best shit, just came across your video, made it half way through before I recognized you, glad to see you're doing good! Let me know if you ever make it to Oshkosh for the airshow, I'm right around the corner in Upper Michigan now.

@Cirrusly-Sean 3 ай бұрын

Lol!! Hey man! Yeah hopefully I’ll make the next show for sure! We gotta catch up!

@airrd 10 ай бұрын

More of this please!

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

I’ll be working on it! 😊

@raiderdefendant2225 7 ай бұрын

Great video I’m from Long Beach, but I live in Utah now. I am about to start student ground school . Thanks for sharing.

@Cirrusly-Sean 6 ай бұрын

Nice! Go get it! You will not be disappointed at all!

@JRGarage 8 ай бұрын

Sweet video! Nice editing!

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man! More videos to come for sure!!

@heavyizthacrown-5842 7 ай бұрын

Try bringing power back to idle at ~50 ft AGL, once at idle try a subtle flare just before touchdown If the main gear don’t touch right away, just hold that slight flare until touchdown. This eliminates the need/urge to add throttle.

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I’ve been working diligently at perfecting my landings. I love the challenges of flying.

@heavyizthacrown-5842 4 ай бұрын

@@Cirrusly-Sean You were too high during approach and you pulled the throttle to idle *too soon* the Cirrus is light, it stops easily, take a deep breath next time and don’t go to idle until you’re “over the fence”. Keep up the good work!

@AdamMcClean 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the video Sean! 🤟

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad you liked it! Many more to come!

@user-wp3qe3vh5q 10 ай бұрын

Please check and double check your instruments. When you put in 1201 sqawk, it didn't take and put you back on VFR (1200) transponder code. Technically you flew through the VFR SFR corridor without correct code. Check 3:46 in the video.

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

I’ll be sure to in the future.

@FlightX101 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for Sharing!

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Glad you liked it!

@droge192 8 ай бұрын

Good call on replacing the STEC 55. With the Avidyne DF-90 you'll get FLC mode (climbing at IAS) and VNAV. STEC 55 is very limited with just VS mode.

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

I still need to replace the STec 55X. 😢 But the auto pilot you spoke of is the one I want. One day.

@danwein 8 ай бұрын

I hope to get one of these for my first plane

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

I hope you do too! You’d love it!

@shadowdarkfall 2 ай бұрын

Controller sounds like he is a really cool controlling ( TWR at arrival) How he says CEEYA to people and still being pro. Also awesome save on the falir! if your ever in AZ lmk! I fly out of FFZ

@markandshelice 10 ай бұрын

Love the videos very entertaining! Notice your squawk was still VFR over the LA special flight rules instead of 1201 curious if anybody made you aware of it or receive something in the mail?

@GeneIpenburg 10 ай бұрын

at 3:50 he changes code to 1201

@user-wp3qe3vh5q 10 ай бұрын

@@GeneIpenburg the code didn't change and Sean didn't verify, so Mark was correct.

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Oops!! I messed up! I noticed that after you said it. I looked to see and was like awwww maaannnn! 😂 I’ll be sure to double check that in future flights!

@aperrywithpressley9698 4 ай бұрын

Ha! 172 to Houston. I did a 150 from Kentucky to Houston. IT TOOK 5 DAYS LMBO! Good times lol

@Cirrusly-Sean 3 ай бұрын

5 Days!! OMG, thats brutal! What was the issue, or were you stopping a lot for sight seeing and town hopping?

@ytlongbeach 6 ай бұрын

Thx for the great vid. I'm currently training in a C172S. Your bird looks fun ! P.S. They do may Cessna's with similar performance, like the C182 and higher. Cheers.

@Cirrusly-Sean 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah the 182 is pretty cool as well, but I absolutely love my Cirrus for my long XC trips for speed and endurance.

@chrisstrobel3439 8 ай бұрын

Dig that old school Avidyne suite 👍

@Cirrusly-Sean 8 ай бұрын

Yeah still works pretty good, but definitely in need of an upgrade.

@digbyisapilot 8 ай бұрын

Love the video Sean!

@Cirrusly-Sean 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@curryblackwell1769 9 ай бұрын

Great videos. I’m about to take possession of an SR 22. I’m curious about your audiovisual set up. I have a couple of GoPro but I’m trying to decide exactly how to set them up. Suggestions?

@Cirrusly-Sean 8 ай бұрын

I use 2 GoPro 11’s and the audio cable connected to the rear camera over the shoulder. I need to get another camera for the wing, but even I am trying to figure out what I’ll do for that particular camera. The audio plugs right into the jacks for the coms so you capture everything from tower and such. Have fun with it!

@stevedoc62 9 ай бұрын

Worked at CMA for 6 years in the 90's. Never gave a straight in to a VFR aircraft due to noise abatement. Always left traffic from the east. Wonder what changed.

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Not sure really. But there are tons of straight ins these days. It’s a much busier airport than some in the area.

@jessegarcia6711 7 ай бұрын

Great Video! I like the information you gave. Did you do your training out of Long Beach?

@Cirrusly-Sean 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I did my training out of Camarillo actually. I just fly to LB often for business.

@FLYBOY123456789 6 ай бұрын

Mistakes - 0, uhhs - 3,296...get that instrument rating...game changer...

@Cirrusly-Sean 5 ай бұрын

I am so looking forward to my Instrument Rating!

@DR0NE_BEE 9 ай бұрын

just subbed, in hopes to see more videos whenever you have the time :)

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

The intent is to make lots of videos for enthusiasts and anyone willing to watch!

@DR0NE_BEE 9 ай бұрын

@@Cirrusly-Sean awesome bro 😎

@LRobichauxIV 10 ай бұрын

Did you do your primary flight training out of Long Beach? Although it’s difficult, training out of a busy Delta under a busy Bravo pays major dividends later in your flying life, particularly in IR training.

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

I primarily fly out of Camarillo CA. LB is another airport I fly to often for business, but your right, better to fly often out of busy airports and Bravo areas for future flights and security (so to speak).

@pjncompany 8 ай бұрын

He is like a kid in a candy store. This me every time I can find an excuse to get in a left seat lol

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

I feel like a kid in a candy store! I’m a lucky guy to be able to do this. Thanks for watching!

@jherrod561 6 ай бұрын

your door is open!!

@Cirrusly-Sean 5 ай бұрын

Happens every blue moon. lol

@Curlybill-yh6dg 7 ай бұрын

Doing some

@TheCapTan 9 ай бұрын

Great video. I’m based out of KRAL. You plan on going with Garmin gfc 500?

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Honestly I was thinking of going all Avidyne avionics, but still not sure. Some say go all Garmin, others say Avidyne. I just want stuff that works well.

@TheCapTan 9 ай бұрын

@@Cirrusly-Sean I have the gfc 500 in my arrow. I love it. Avidyne has the new vantage but you use the old autopilot. If you ever want to check the it out stop by KRAL. I can use it to fly the whole LA special flight rules from a saved flight plan. Vnav is my favorited feature.

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the offer!! I’ll have to make some time for that!

@TheCapTan 7 ай бұрын

Flew it yesterday. First time I got bravo clearance from Smo direct KRAL.

@Cirrusly-Sean 6 ай бұрын

That’s amazing! I was at ARA Aviation the other day looking at the GFC500 and the 750 and 650 for the plane. 150k 😅

@lordmarsgaming1935 7 ай бұрын

So funny cause controllers are doing so much work and the pilot is just cruising hahaha. Having done both I prefer the easy flying option to controlling. Flying is soooo much easier.

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

I could not imagine what they must go through! I hear them sometimes trying to communicate to some pilots who just aren't getting it, and is making the controllers job a nightmare! Flying is much easier I think. Lol

@UVS_tech 9 ай бұрын

So what do you do when you have to use the restroom?

@Cirrusly-Sean 8 ай бұрын

Hold it. Lol

@martindurkin5223 7 ай бұрын

Minor point: the controller requested you reduce speed TO 110 not 110 or less.

@Cirrusly-Sean 6 ай бұрын

Whoops

@Williamb612 Ай бұрын

Spend a million more and buy a used Honda Jet....it is smoother, quieter, faster, flies higher, and burns less fuel than the Cirrus VJet....and has a lavatory so you can truly use the 1000 mile range without taking a break every three hours

@brandonjones5096 Ай бұрын

Whys he say towards the beginning of the flight that he cant fly into the clouds?

@Cirrusly-Sean Ай бұрын

@@brandonjones5096 In order to fly into clouds you must be an instrument rated pilot on an instrument flight plan. I’m not instrument rated yet, but have flown in clouds with my instructor, it can definitely be disorienting if you are not careful and focus on your instruments only.

@robinthomsoncomposer 7 ай бұрын

How do you guys afford these planes?

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Have a business that makes the purchases and payments for fuel and maintenance!

@Mobev1 4 ай бұрын

As a cirrus pilot myself I flew the avydine and it is an easier more simplified and liked better by many. There is a guy that writes about it on the internet.

@curtisaitken7027 9 ай бұрын

roger Roger.

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Love it!

@Thomipangang 9 ай бұрын

It seems you are not using the full potential of your rudder… your turns seem a bit choppy, especially that 360..

@Cirrusly-Sean 9 ай бұрын

Is that right? 🤔

@Thomipangang 9 ай бұрын

@@Cirrusly-Sean I mean, I’m just a student pilot but my turns seem much smoother. That 360 looks very similar to a turn without rudder due to it being a bit choppy…

@Cirrusly-Sean 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! But no, the turn was completely coordinated. It’s called a crosswind that can push or make it seem choppy sir.