Keep in mind we're talking an Ovation, a normally aspirated IO-550G against a turbo 550. Climb rate, cruise speed and handling? The Mooney has that Cirrus beat hands down. My Ovation can smoke an SR22 GTS in all performance categories, spare landing. Then there's the performance - you guessed it, we rock.

I suppose the SR22 line doesn't need speed brakes. Starting with retractable gear, nosewheel steering, speed brakes & true prop control. The Cirrus lacks a few things which I don't like. But why are we comparing? That's the question we need to ask ourselves. Now I am in a unique position, as I have a near new Ovation, so I can compare. It's a good airplane, and if you ask me, if Cirrus is getting people to buy their product and get into airplanes, more power to them. The Cirrus handles well, lands easily, flies pretty smoothly. (In my former E Model it was under my right heel, so who am I to complain?). The fuel selector valve is on the center console, not on the floor. The seats are much nicer, the layout is user friendly and everything is easy to reach.

The interior layout in the Cirrus is better than the Mooney, period. Cirrus has a quirky lever that controls throttle & prop through a mechanical linkage, but it works. I am a huge proponent of the throttle quadrant being controlled by levers. The side stick is a bit odd, but you quickly get used to it. Their aircraft are well appointed, comfortable, and the interior is well designed. When it comes to ergonomics, I think Cirrus has done a wonderful job. I have been to three this summer, no sign of anyone from Mooney, but Cirrus was present at all three events. Mooney is notoriously missing from most air shows and airport open houses. Yet Cirrus representatives seem to always be there. I attend a few industry shows and open houses at airports throughout any given year.

I have about 25 hours +/- in the SR22 by sheer chance, I had thought about going from the Mooney line into a Cirrus years ago, but there were some issues with the Cirrus I didn't like.įrom my perspective, Cirrus is beating Mooney in sales handily for a few reasons. Last evening, I had the pleasure of flying that brand new SR22 GTS. I read the thread on the message board and felt compelled to start a new one, only because I have had this discussion with someone who recently opted for a new SR22 GTS.

CIRRUS SR22 GTS interior