Revolutionary GA Manufacturer
Cirrus Design Takes on Lead Sponsorship Of ANN's 2008 Oshkosh
Coverage
Cirrus Design is the designer and manufacturer of the CIRRUS
SR20 and the world's best selling FAA certified small aircraft, the
CIRRUS SR22. Brothers Alan and Dale Klapmeier founded Cirrus Design
Corporation in 1984 with a strong commitment to becoming an
industry leader in revitalizing the general aviation market by
creating high-quality, technologically advanced aircraft for all
levels of pilots. As experienced pilots themselves, the
Klapmeier brothers understood the industry needs and began to
research new technology, design and safety options.
They challenged conventional engineering and long-time standards
in design and began to explore ways to build a better, safer
airplane. Today, they build the only FAA Certified production
airplanes equipped with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System
(CAPS), which, in 2002, made aviation history with the first safe
landing by a private pilot after deploying the parachute. CIRRUS is
headquartered in Duluth, MN.
Cirrus Design began as an aircraft design and manufacturing
company in Baraboo, Wis.
Though the first plane designed (the VK-30, shown above) was not
FAA certified, it became the inspiration for developing
technologically advanced production aircraft. In 1994, the
corporation moved its headquarters to larger facilities in Duluth,
MN and began research and development of the CIRRUS SR20, a
four-passenger, single-engine composite aircraft.
While Cirrus Design has manufactured various aircraft
since it's founding, the CIRRUS SR20 is an original concept from
start to finish. The company's next generation of aircraft is
the world's best selling SR22, a four seat aircraft with a more
powerful engine and extended range.
Continual upgrades including air-conditioning and Turbo charging
make the SR22 the most innovative airplane in its class. The SR20
and the SR22, exemplify the company's commitment to making personal
aviation more accessible; with airplanes that are easier to operate
and safer for both pilots and non-pilots alike. The Cirrus
product line now offers the SR20 G3, SR22 G3, SRS, and Cirrus
Vision SJ50 jet.
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REALLY Cool Facts About Cirrus Design
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Cirrus Design was one
of the first companies to step up as a founding sponsor of ANN's
revolutionary Aero-TV programming.
- Cirrus was the first aircraft manufacturer to receive FAA
Certification for an aircraft designed with an integral ballistic
recovery system, the patented Cirrus Airframe Parachute
System™ (CAPS™).
- The first Cirrus aircraft to receive FAA Certification was the
four-passenger SR20 in 1998.
- Cirrus delivered the first all glass cockpit for a certified
general aviation aircraft in 2004.
- To date, Cirrus has manufactured and delivered over 3,900
aircraft.
- To date, the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS™) is
credited with saving the lives of 24 people, 12 pulls.
- Cirrus first began operations in Baraboo, WI (KDLL) before
moving to Duluth, MN in January of 1994.
- Cirrus produces 4 aircraft per day.
- Cirrus Vision SJ50 is the official name of Cirrus Design's
single engine personal jet, formerly known as the-jet. On
July 3, 2008 at 9:47 a.m., CDT, Cirrus Vision SJ50 made its
landmark first flight outside the company's worldwide headquarters
at the Duluth Airport in Duluth, Minnesota.
- As leaders in technology and navigation, Cirrus and Garmin sat
in the cockpit and re-imagined ways to revolutionize the flying
experience. Now Cirrus Perspective makes that new vision a reality
in the airplane. In May 2008, Cirrus announced the revolutionary
partnership with Garmin: Cirrus Perspective
- Cirrus aircraft come with a full service maintenance
plan. You aircraft purchase covers your maintenance costs for
the first two years of ownership or 600 hours of flight.
Cirrus changing the industry again - Cirrus Maintenance.
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