Is Cirrus or Cessna safer?
Our estimate of the overall accident rate for Cessna 182s-all models and some 13,500 airplanes registered in the U. S. About 27 percent of all the 182 accidents we examined were fatal, versus 45 percent for the Cirrus. Fatal Accident Rate In the past 36 months, there have been 21 fatal accidents and approximately 2,700,000 flight hours for a rate of 0.Accidents and incidents. This aircraft type suffered 13 hull-loss accidents between 1951 and 1970 with a total of 139 fatalities. The worst single accident occurred on April 29, 1952.
What training is required to fly a Cirrus?
Earn your Private Pilot License (PPL) through Cirrus Approach with an 11-module digital program, hands-on training in a Cirrus SR Series, a minimum of 40 flight hours, and successful completion of the FAA Knowledge Test and checkride—all with expert instruction and industry-leading safety features. You might be wondering how long it takes to earn your Private Pilot License. Generally, through Cirrus’ Private Pilot Program you can expect to complete the program in about 3 to 6 months. To qualify for the PPL, you’ll need a minimum of 40 flight hours, which includes both instruction and solo time.