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Cirrus SR22

The SR22 is not a basic trainer; it is the premium owner-pilot and advanced avionics aircraft. It gives the school a higher-margin pathway for private owners and transition training.

Manufacturer
Cirrus Aircraft
Primary role
Premium owner training
Economics
Indicative AUD only
Why it fits

A premium training and hire aircraft for owner-pilot transition, IFR currency and higher-value local members.

Specifications

Seats / payload4-5 seat high-performance single class
RangeApprox. 780 nm class depending model/load
Cruise speedApprox. 180 KTAS class
Runway requiredApprox. 2,000 ft planning class
Engines1 x Continental IO-550 / TSIO-550 class

Indicative economics

acquisition NewIndicative AUD $1.3M-$1.6M for new SR22/SR22T class
acquisition UsedIndicative AUD $400k-$1.2M depending generation
hourly Operating CostIndicative AUD $500-$1.6k/hr depending utilisation and reserves
notesCAPS parachute maintenance and insurance should be modelled explicitly.

Suitability

Premium owner trainingPrivate hireAdvanced avionics

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