Pilots used to look at a cockpit such as this and think it would only ever be available to pilots flying higher performance corporate & airliner aircraft. In 2003, Cirrus Design Corporation changed that notion. Introducing what the FAA has dubbed a Technically Advanced Aircraft, or TAA, Cirrus has given the general aviation community a dream come true. Aero Atlanta Flight Center has brought that dream to the Atlanta general aviation rental community. Aero Atlanta Flight Center is what is known as a Cirrus Designated Training Center. Training in a Technically Advanced aircraft such as the Cirrus requires special considerations and advanced instruction. Aero Atlanta Flight Center offers this training. Using the Insurance approved UND Aerospace Training course to current Cirrus Owners and to the Atlanta rental community. What does it take to rent our SR20 and SR22? Pilots desiring to rent the SR20 or SR22 are required to complete the Cirrus Transition Training Course. Constructed by the UND Aerospace Foundation and taught by Aero Atlanta Flight Center instructors, the Cirrus Transition Training Course is a comprehensive study of the Cirrus. | If Pilot flight experience includes: | Plan for: |
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500+ hours Total Time (with at least 100 hours in previous 12 mos.)
50+ hours high performance
Experience with advanced avionics and GPS
Instrument rated, instrument current and proficient | 6-8 hours | 200 - 500 hours Total Time
25 - 50 hours high performance
Instrument rated, current and proficient OR experienced with advanced avionics and GPS | 8-10 hours | Less than 200 hours Total Time
Less than 25 hours High Performance
No instrument rating or experience with advanced avionics or GPS | 10+ hours |
To rent the SR22, a pilot must have 300 hours TT, 10 in type, Instrument Rating and completion of the Cirrus Transition Training Course. Call if you have previous experience in Cirrus aircraft as training requirements can be waived. |
