zeitgeist57 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 As a lot of us are into vehicles of all types, I thought some CR folks would be intadested in learning more about one of the newest personal jets that will likey be sold next year. http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2014/March/25/cirrus-vision-jet.aspx "Relatively" inexpensive at less than $2MM, you get a 345mph, 28k-foot ceiling jet that flies 5+2 in a carbon-fiber fuselage, "glass" dashboard, and a full-plane parachute in case things go really, really bad. I post this as inspiration for some of you, and a realization for others that while we may never own one of these planes, it's an amazing step-forward in general aviation history where many planes (Cessna's, for example) are loosely based off of designs/technology from the '50s. For other aviation buffs, I know the HondaJet is working on certs, and Diamond D-Jet as well as others are already on the market, but you can't dispute the simplicity of the SF50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 If I could finance it for 300 years at 0% interest, I still could not afford it. LoL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 That's frickin cool... I've always sort of wanted one of those little ultralights that you can just deploy and fly low and pretty much anywhere.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Clay, I had hoped this thread would be a test drive & review one. I am disappoint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I still need to find an ultralight locally, but maybe in 10 years when these are mainstream and coming down in price a little... Very cool. It's past due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Sign me up for a ViperJet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 So...you want opinions on whether or not you should buy it? :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
criitter7 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Sign me up for a ViperJet +1 on viper jet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Interesting. $2mil isn't bad at all. DO NOT tell my wife I said that. A very nice yacht is about as far as she's gonna let me go at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 I was into flying from when I was a kid, followed MS flight sim very heavy for years, built a small cockpit and used to enjoy the sims to their fullest, including flying correct traffic patterns, ATC coms, and using instrument rules. Gets boring eventually because its like peddling an exercise bike. Wife says she won't get in a plane with me (and I believe her) or I'd be getting into the hobby for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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