Cirrus Aircraft has incorporated a second full-flight simulator for the Vision Jet platform, which holds a Level D certification from the FAA. This new simulator will support the company’s expansion plans, providing access to top-notch flight training, including initial type ratings and recurrent training for both new and pre-owned aircraft owners.
The Vision Jet simulator, manufactured by CAE, is already fully operational at the Cirrus Aircraft Vision Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Vision Jet stands as the world’s first personal single-engine jet and has been the best-selling aircraft for the past five years. Owners appreciate the luxurious and spacious interior design of the Vision Jet, along with its advanced safety systems, such as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) and the Safe Return emergency autoland, among others, contributing to its exceptional operational safety.
To date, there are over 500 Vision Jets in the market, with more than 1,055 individuals holding type ratings to fly this aircraft.
«Cirrus Aircraft is committed to providing top-notch flight training, and we are continuously investing in the Vision Center campus to expand our capacity and offer cutting-edge training resources,» said Todd Simmons, President of Customer Experience at Cirrus Aircraft.
Vision Center
Established initially as a Factory Service Center in 2016, the Vision Center campus has expanded to include an Experience Center, a Delivery Center, a Flight Training Center, an additional Factory Service Center, and a Flight Center/Hangar Complex.
The Vision Center also provides pilot training for its SR series single-piston aircraft. The SR series represents 32% of worldwide single-piston aircraft deliveries and over 77% of deliveries in the high-performance single-piston aircraft market.
Through the Cirrus Approach flight training program, all Vision Jet and SR Series training comes with a dedicated Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP), individual training aircraft, and a diverse catalog of instructional video courses.
The Vision Center is complemented by three Cirrus flight training centers in Scottsdale, Arizona; McKinney, Texas; and Orlando, Florida. Additionally, it collaborates with over 100 associated Cirrus training centers worldwide. The Knoxville Vision Center is the sole provider of Vision Jet type ratings.
