What Cirrus Aircraft Will Be At EAA AirVenture This Year?

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh is one of the largest general aviation airshows and exhibitions in the world. Pilots and plane owners from all over North America make an effort to fly into Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) in Oskhosh, Wisconsin, where the event is held. The large number of attendees who choose to fly into the event make the Wittman Regional Airport the busiest airport in the world during the event.

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EAA AirVenture will be held from July 22 through July 28.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is typically held during the last week of July. This year, the airshow and event are scheduled to take place from July 22 through July 28. Throughout the week, the airshow will feature appearances by the Red Bull Airforce, the Snowbirds, and the Warbirds of America, among others. Additionally, those in attendance have the opportunity to fly on unique aircraft, including the Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT-B, the B-25 Berlin Express, and a Bell 47 Helicopter.

However, some of the unique aircraft will be shown in static displays. These aircraft can be currently in production or may be restored as vintage aircraft for aviation enthusiasts to enjoy. One of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that is scheduled to display several aircraft is Cirrus. Let’s take a closer look at what the Duluth, Minnesota-based manufacturer will be bringing to this year’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

About Cirrus

Alan and Dale Klapmeier first founded Cirrus Aircraft in 1984. The company was formed after the Klapmeier brothers began developing a kit-style aircraft. The aircraft, which was designated as the Cirrus VK-30, began construction in the brothers’ parent’s basement in the early 1980s. Shortly after Cirrus was formed, the Klapmeier brothers moved the company’s operations to the Baraboo-Wisconsin Dells Airport.

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The brothers continued developing the Cirrus VK-30, which eventually led to a public unveiling at the 1987 EAA Oshkosh Convention. It flew the following year, and kit deliveries began shortly after.

The 1990s saw the discontinuation of the Cirrus VK-30 and the beginning of a new project. This new project eventually led to the creation of one of the most popular Cirrus aircraft, the Cirrus CR20. The aircraft, which is a piston-powered high-performance light aircraft, was officially certified in late 1999. This aircraft saw immediate success due to its advanced avionics, safety parachutes, and lightweight manufacturing materials.

The success of the Cirrus SR20 led to the development of a more powered variant, the Cirrus SR22. This aircraft was officially introduced in 2001 and featured a turbocharged engine. it was the first light aircraft with a glass cockpit. The Cirrus SR22 has been the world’s best-selling general aviation aircraft since the early 2000s, with nearly 8,000 produced.

After the production of the Cirrus SR22 began, the next aircraft that Cirrus introduced was the popular single-engine private jet, the Cirrus Vision Jet. This aircraft has developed into a popular choice for owner-operators looking to utilize a faster aircraft than many turboprop aircraft. The aircraft that Cirrus has produced over the years makes it one of the most popular aircraft manufacturers in the world.

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The Cirrus SR22 G7 As previously mentioned, Cirrus first developed the Cirrus SR22 from the Cirrus SR20 in the early 2000s. Cirrus intended to make a slightly larger aircraft and improve some of its performance measures. The aircraft has been produced continually since 2001, when it was introduced. Over 7,750 SR22s have been produced. This makes the aircraft the most produced general aviation aircraft of the 21st century, and it has amounted to nearly 50% of the entire piston aircraft market.

The Cirrus SR22 has the following performance measures:

The newest variant of the Cirrus SR22, the G7, was introduced in January earlier this year. This powerful aircraft utilizes a new Continental TSIO-550-K turbocharged engine, which provides the aircraft with 315 horsepower to achieve a high cruise speed. The SR22 G7 also utilizes the Cirrus Perspective Touch+ avionics suite. This added screens to the flight deck that were 35% larger than previous models.

It also added several other flight deck upgrades, including stick shakers, a 3D taxi guide, push-button engine start, and an automated flight control system (AFCS). The SR22 G7 retained the same overall design as previous variants, which includes a mostly composite airframe, fixed tricycle landing gear, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).

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The Cirrus Vision Jet G2+ The other aircraft that Cirrus will display is the Vision Jet G2+, the latest variant of the Vision Jet series. This variant, first introduced in July 2021, incorporates a 20% increase in takeoff performance and newly added inflight WiFi. Other minor performance measures were also improved, bringing the Vision Jet G2+ to the following specifications.

The popular single-engine aircraft was first introduced in December 2016, although the project began development in the early 2000s. The company utilizes a single Williams FJ33 turbofan engine to power the aircraft. It also features a pressurized cabin and an all-carbon fiber wing, and it also incorporates a parachute and autoland system.