Cirrus SR20
The workhorse of the College of Aviation鈥檚 flight fleet is the Cirrus TRAC20 G7 (SR20 G7). The TRAC Series is purpose built for flight training. With 32 of these aircraft, the WMU鈥檚 College of Aviation possesses one of the largest fleets of Cirrus in the world, and was the first fleet customer for the Generation 7. The TRAC20 G7 is an advanced, high-performance aircraft constructed primarily of composite materials and designed to be aerodynamically efficient.
The SR20 is FAA certified for day, night, VFR, and IFR flight. All 32 of the College of Aviation鈥檚 Cirrus aircraft are equipped with the most advanced avionics package available in general aviation: . The PFD and MFD can simultaneously provide up to three separate windows - including checklists, moving maps, enhanced airport diagrams, traffic and weather.
- Number in fleet: 32
- Primary use: Private, instrument, commercial single-engine, and CFI training
- Engine: Lycoming IO-390-C3B6, 215HP @ 2700RPM
- Fuel capacity: 56 gallons
- Weight: Maximum Takeoff: 3,150Ibs, Max Useful Load: 1,028Ibs
- Dimensions: 26ft long, 8.9ft high, 38.3ft wingspan
- Max Cruise Speed: 155 ktas
- Average Range: 588 nm
- Max Range: 709 nm (55% power with 45 minute reserve)
- Max Operating Altitude: 17,500 ft
- Takeoff Ground Roll: 1,685 ft