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GEN2 CUSTOMERS can opt for

a center console with fold-out
tables between the first row
of passenger seats (above).
The pilot can easily remove the
console when not needed, easing access to the rear seats. The
large flip-down screen keeps
the passengers occupied while
the front seaters enjoy the view
through the impressively sized
windshield. The once-optional
extended baggage compartment is now standard (right).
Of course the Gen2 carries the
signature Cirrus whole airframe
parachute system, although
designing a system for such a
large and heavy airplane proved
challenging (far right).
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can carry about an additional 150 pounds
in either more fuel-for about 100 extra
nautical miles of range-or another passenger or more gear.
"It's about versatility," said Matt
Bergwall, Cirrus director of the Vision Jet
product line. "We wanted to give the pilots
more flexibility and choices." Much of
the weight decrease-about 50 pounds-
comes from replacing the dual lead acid
batteries with True Blue Power lithium
ion batteries, which allow for faster and
cooler engine starts.
The panel includes new, faster, and
higher-resolution Garmin displays-what
Cirrus calls Perspective Plus by Garmin-
and the Flight Stream 510 Wi-Fi system
that allows communication between the
panel and portable devices in the cockpit.
An upgraded Garmin voice and data system also allows pilots to text and make calls
from their own handheld device.
In improving on the original design,
the company also turned to creature comforts. The Gen2 takes the already versatile
seating configuration and makes it even
more capable with the introduction of a
center console between the middle two
seats, which also are wider in the new Elite

configuration. The console includes work
tables for left and right passengers, and
storage. The pilot can install and remove
the console and any of the seats without a
signoff by a mechanic. The once-optional
extended baggage compartment is now
standard on the Gen2 models.
On the exterior, the company has
removed the fence between the aileron
and flap on each wing. That, combined
with the removal of the boundary layer
energizers (BLE) just ahead of the ailerons, makes for lighter roll forces and
improved handling. And, not surprisingly,
the model includes a host of new paint
schemes and color choices.
Also not surprising, the new features
and upgrades command a higher price.
When we reported on the original Vision
Jet in July 2017 the price was about $2
million. The Gen2 airplanes start at $2.38
million, with a fully loaded model at about
$2.75 million.
Bergwall noted that many of the
interior upgrades and some panel improvements, but not autothrottles, are available
as upgrades to the original models. AOPA
EMAIL thomas.haines@aopa.org



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