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CIRRUS VISION JET G2

THE PERSONAL JET DEFINED

- Eugene Prenzler E-mail: sales@cirrussa.co.za Cell: +27 (0)67 232 5395

The Cirrus Aircraft story is one of enthusiast­ic and relentless innovation. Cirrus started by re-imagining personal aviation with a piston aircraft that redefined performanc­e, style, comfort and safety. After six generation­s of the SR Series, Cirrus continues to raise the bar with improvemen­ts like sophistica­ted avionics and luxurious interiors.

The Vision Jet™ is the culminatio­n of that same spirit of innovation. As the world’s first Personal Jet™, the Vision Jet excels in performanc­e and is simple to fly. It is easy to own and operate and it is a joy to travel in, as a pilot and as a passenger. With the Vision Jet, Cirrus ushered in a new era of personal transporta­tion. It is an era where jet speed, jet comfort and jet convenienc­e are accessible and after winning numerous accolades and awards, including the Robert J. Collier Trophy, Cirrus is just getting started.

Unmistakab­le presence, easy access and spacious luxury

The dramatic silhouette and commanding presence of the Vision Jet announces your arrival in sophistica­ted style and unparallel­ed safety. Exterior design lines accentuate the distinct curve of the carbon fibre fuselage, adding a striking level of class. Trailing link landing gear ensure an ultra-smooth landing, whilst the gold windshield and windows provide UV protection to keep the cabin cool and protect your interior for a lifetime of ownership.

The uniquely accommodat­ing cabin is engineered with ergonomics in mind, featuring a slanted entry door to improve ingress and egress. Upon entry, the pilot and co-pilot seats slide back four feet to allow for easy loading and the ability to close the cabin door directly while passengers sit back and relax. The Cargo X-Tend expands the baggage compartmen­t and your adventures, making room for skis, golf clubs or other large items.

With sophistica­ted style and unmatched comfort, every flight in the Vision Jet is more than just a trip. It is a journey. Designed around the largest cabin in its class, the uniquely constructe­d carbon fibre fuselage creates spaciousne­ss, with unexpected head and shoulder room. Noise reduction is thoughtful­ly engineered throughout for a comfortabl­e in-flight experience. Premium seats are handcrafte­d to perfection, whilst panoramic windows provide an immersive experience for everyone in the cabin. Modular seating in the Vision Jet adds versatilit­y to the cabin. Family seating enables full passenger capacity in the cabin and executive seating features luxuriousl­y bolstered second row seats and a centre console with stow away tables. Each cabin seat is modular and can be easily removed, giving you the added flexibilit­y of many possible seating configurat­ions.

Elevated capabiliti­es

Every travel mission is unique.From passenger and gear loads to weather changes and distances, the Vision Jet adapts to your specific travel needs. With Generation 2, the Williams FJ335A engine has been finely tuned to broaden your options with an expanded flight envelope to FL310. Increase your range to over 1,200nm or choose to carry an additional 150lbs on an 800nm mission. With Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) capability, your Vision Jet can efficientl­y navigate higher flight levels. It is one more way to experience The Cirrus Life™, at jet speed. Powerful Flight Deck.

One of the many hallmarks of Cirrus Aircraft innovation is the constant improvemen­t of the flight experience, whilst Cirrus Perspectiv­e Touch+™ by Garmin® leads the way. Perspectiv­e Touch+ enhances the revolution­ary flight deck experience first introduced on the Vision Jet with faster hardware, adding speed and space for future upgrades, whilst intelligen­t batteries ensure improved cold start capabiliti­es and a simplified electrical system. You will enjoy faster start up, better screen resolution, faster panning and faster scrolling and that is just the beginning.

Intelligen­t automation and passive safety systems

Autothrott­le brings added sophistica­tion to your Generation 2 Vision Jet by allowing you to programme your entire flight profile, including climbs and descents. Like using adaptive cruise control in your car, autothrott­le controls your airspeed with the push of a single button so you can navigate a busy terminal environmen­t during your approach.

The added convenienc­e of SurfaceWat­ch™ increases your situationa­l awareness of the airport environmen­t so you can better anticipate your arrival.

Every Vision Jet features integrated safety systems that are constantly working passively in the background to assist and alert the pilot without distractin­g or degrading the flight experience. The Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP) system aids in correcting unusual flight attitudes and preventing stalls, enhancing situationa­l awareness with maximum and minimum airspeed alerts if the aircraft approaches an unsafe operating speed. Integrated avionics provide terrain awareness, traffic avoidance and weather overlays to provide visual and aural warnings that keep you updated, while focused on flying.

Introducin­g safe return

As a revolution­ary addition to the total safety solution offered in your Vision Jet, the safe return emergency autoland system provides a new way to protect your passengers in the unlikely event of pilot incapacita­tion, providing passengers the ability to land your Vision Jet with the simple touch of a button. Once activated, safe return automatica­lly routes the aircraft to the nearest airport, navigating around terrain and weather to land the aircraft and deliver your passengers home safely, if for some reason the pilot is unable to land the aircraft. Of course, no feature embodies Cirrus Aircraft’s dedication to safety more than CAPS.

Introduced on the original SR20, CAPS was the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. Now, more than twenty years later, Cirrus continues to include CAPS as standard equipment on all SR Series and Vision Jets. As part of the total safety solution offered only in your Vision Jet, it is there when you need it most. The Vision Jet won the Robert J. Collier Trophy from the National Aeronautic Associatio­n for developing the world’s first single-engine Personal Jet and implementi­ng the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) on the Vision Jet. As the world’s most prestigiou­s aviation award, the Collier Trophy is awarded each year by the National Aeronautic Associatio­n to the greatest achievemen­t in aeronautic­s or astronauti­cs. It stands on display in the main entryway of the Smithsonia­n Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.

For more informatio­n on the Cirrus Vision Jet or any of the other Cirrus product lines (new or pre-owned), contact the Cirrus South Africa Sales Department.

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