The New Cirrus SR22 G6! Is It Worth The Expense?
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- čas přidán 9. 11. 2021
- I'm often ask if I use the airplane for work and whether it's worth the expense. In this video, please join me on a day trip from Farmingdale, NY (KFRG) to Boston, MA (KBED). Typically it's about a 4-hour drive each way without traffic. I usually leave my house around 6AM for a 10:30 meeting and will not get home until 7:30-8PM. Let's see how long it takes in a Cirrus SR22 GTS - G6 and whether flying is worth the expense.
I also included 90% of the ATC communications on this IFR Flight for all the viewers that asked for them.
I love reading all the questions and comments. Please keep them coming!
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Flying thru the clouds is always a blast. Being on a first name basis with ATC is very cool.
Having friends at ATC makes everything easier in a busy air space :)
Being a Dad is the best, he will remember you being there for him!
💯. When my time is up, I just wanna be able to look back and say I was a good dad.
Great video showing the advantages general aviation has to offer. Beautiful aircraft as well. I have loved the Cirrus since it first came out. An old Coast Guard brother of mine has had a G3 for the past 2 years now and absolutely loves it. At this current stage in my life owning one is out of reach for me but I can always dream. Until then I'll have to settle for enjoying videos like yours. Well done.
Thanks pal! Never say never ;) Appreciate the kind words and support. ✌️
Awesome Video, thanks for the ride along. Glad you made it home for the most important appointment of the day!
Thanks pal!
Great video. Thanks for showing the “real” value of general aviation. (plus it’s way more fun!)
Thanks pal! Appreciate the kind words. ✌️
Excellent Role model for good procedures! Calm manner and radio handling, good to see the use of the checklist.
Thank you so much!
Great video! The crystal clear audio is much appreciated!
Thanks Thomas!
I’ve just come across your channel, watched a couple of videos and I need to stop because it’s gone midnight where I am. Can’t wait to watch more
Best compliment! Lol. Thanks pal! Where r u based out?
Fantastic video... Great flying... you make it look so easy!... please do some more IFR flights, I like to follow along and learn!
Thanks for the kind words. Will definitely do more in a few weeks.
Wonderful video! Way back in the good old days, I used to fly from Northeast Phila. into Republic to go see the New York Jets when they were training at Hofstra U. Would not have been at all practical if driving. Great memories!!
💯…though I’m not sure Jets are worth seeing these days. Ugh! 🤦🏻♂️ lol.
Perfect machine, perfect flight good job John.
Thanks pal!
Great video and the ending was Priceless! Good for you!
Thank pal! Appreciate the support.
What a beautiful relaxed flight, despite the occasional clouds. It makes me yearn to fly.
Thanks pal!
I enjoyed flying with you in the cirrus for my first time. I would like to fly with you again. I am an old guy who always wanted to fly. You are helping me enjoy life even more. Thank you and God bless.👍🇺🇸
Thanks Robert! Age is a number and I’m sure you are still a 12 year old at heart :)
Awesome video, great work pulling together the benefits of GA so nicely!
Thanks pal!
Used to be based at BED and visit friends at FRG all the time back in the 80s...Thanks for the flight! Congrats on the boy!
Thanks Chris!
Best username for a pilot channel. Good to see some competent flying in ga.
Lol. Thanks Nick!
Starting flight school next week at a Cirrus shop - your videos are awesome - thanks for sharing!
Awesome! Thank you!
Y’all are keeping me motivated to buy a cirrus one day. Great video!
Thx pal! You can do it! ✌️💪
Although I am just a flight enthusiast, I have learned a lot from your smooth communication with ATC and IFR procedures. Enough to continue practicing the same on VATSIM in my flight simulator with both Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane11. Perhaps one day this dream of mind will turn into a hobby like yours. Great video and I anxiously await your next flight. Good day and God Bless!
Thx pal! 🙏
I have seen your beautiful aircraft N888FU when I was working at FRG. I am pretty sure this video was shot on Sep17, where the Global X a320 was at that airport! Nice to see pilots fly in and out of FRG! Great video.
Was actually the 9/21. See you around pal :)
"turning NE bound, hopefully" LOL
Nice flight.. love sr22 vids
😂 the controllers here are awesome. Thx pal!
I would fly with him any day! Nice composure and expertise. Let alone in a Cirrus SR22 G6.I really enjoyed this video. I'm jealous.
Thanks pal! Appreciate the kind words. ✌️
I have not flown for over 23 years. I flew Piper Archers and Cessna 172"s. I am not too familiar with Cirrus so I will have to check more of your videos out. I really enjoyed watching this one. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Pete! Pipers and Cessnas are good honest airplanes. If you have a chance to fly or ride in a Cirrus, def try it. It’s much more roomier, faster and easier to fly. :)
you make very nice videos. good set up, lots of camera angles, good ATC audio, interesting topics. Overall nice job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
New subscriber and future Private pilort, MSFS2020 simmer and Cirrus SR-22 & SF-50 enthusiast. Ive watched several of your videos over the last month and Ive absolutey enjoyed each one. My dream is to fly & own a Vision Jet one day, but Ill start with the SR-22 ....Its an amazing aircraft. Keep the videos coming!
I, too can thank Microsoft Flight Simulator for my aviation bug. 🤣 good luck on your training and thanks again for the support! 🤙✌️👍
Just found your Channel! That’s the best reason to fly ever!
Thanks for the support :)
Did my PPL training in the two blue Tomahawks at timestamp 12:00! N2503V and N9182A. Neat to see them on CZcams.
That’s awesome! ✌️👍😃
Great video - the ending was the best part
Thanks pal! Family is everything. 💪
I always wanted to learn to fly now I'm 66 its a little too late and couldn't afford it anyway. Great flying,keep videos coming...
When I was a student pilot, I saw this beautiful Cessna 190 pulling up to the ramp. I walked over to meet the pilot and was surprised to see this elegant lady like my grandmother. I asked how long she’s been flying she said she got her license when she was 69 and she’s 73 now. So age is just another number my friend :). See if a school has a LIght Sport Aircraft, those are not expensive to learn in. Good luck and feel free to reach out if I can be of any help. My email address is the channel name at gmail. :)
NICE! great video and a very pretty plane. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much pal!
Super video. Especially the end.
Thanks pal!
Beautiful flying Captain Slow Asian, I glad to see you using Aviation as useful tool ,so many memories of Nassau Flyers Inc,,,Thats a way to Steal a Base
Thanks pal! appreciate the support. Btw, I’m not affiliated with or based at Nassau Flyers.
@@SlowAsianDriver I learned that, we saw the acquisition Video,,Congratulation, what a bird
Aircraft used for business are Time Machines. You can never earn missed time back. Great video!
Thanks pal!
Great video, taking flight lessons at KBED so it awesome to see it on video.
Thanks pal. KBED is a great airport!
Awesome video John!
Thanks pal! Glad you enjoyed it
Great job editing the flight!
Thx pal!
Anything for our kids good job brother beautiful plane keep up the good work right on
Thx
Well done, nice video. I admire your radio skills. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Bert!
Thoroughly enjoyed this. Can’t wait to take my check ride in a few weeks.. Subscribed.
Thanks Zach! Good luck on your check ride...I assume it's for your Instrument rating?
@@SlowAsianDriver actually, just my PPL check ride for now.
Love your videos that I’ve seen already. The one of you and you family flying from Melbourne was the other one I’ve seen so far. I lived down the road about 45-1hr from “Little Washington” NC several years ago..so it was cool to see a NC spot in your video.
PS…I’m glad you made it back in time for the game. 👏🏻
Little Washington is such a hidden treasure. We love stopping there. Yes I wouldn’t miss special moments like that with my son. The time we have with our children is precious.
The top line in the thumbnail.
IKR ‼️
💯
Awesome! love the interior!
Thx pal!
Great flight great plane many thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
I love your content.
Thanks Gary!
😄發發發 Fox Uniform, that's awesome brother I love it!!
Thanks Jimmy. FU = 福/富
@@SlowAsianDriver You are blessed with both褔and富 indeed😊. Thank you for sharing your videos. Happy journeys!
Love any cirrus video’s
Thanks pal!
Nice to see a home based AC. I fly out of Atlantic as well. See ya on the ramp!
What’s your tail #? My airplane partner will be flying 8FU this afternoon. See you around pal!
@@SlowAsianDriver I fly an S76 based there, Tail # is blocked from public. If I see you will say hello! Enjoying the videos!
Great video, even better plane!
Thanks pal! 😀
you should do a full video of the aircraft. would be nice see the cargo area and everyting... dashboard and the systems! im taking my glider license rn and its cool to see!
You got it pal! Plan to do a comparison with a Bonanza.
nice video, i watch a bunch of flying videos glad you made his game
Thanks Jim. Happy wife = Happy life, right? 🤣
@@SlowAsianDriver thats what i learned many years ago
Great radio calls! Working on bring as proficient.
Thanks pal!
awesome plane love the video hello from Australia.
Thanks mate! ✌️
Great flying, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks bud! ✌️
once again, top notch! the video shows an excellent use case for flying GA. Very professional piloting. Glad you showed the PFD/MFD screens in conjunction with ATC instructions. Though, I'll add that I'd be lost trying to copy down all the info and do a proper readback, never mind set up the plane-it's just too fast for me! I enjoy passing by FRG all the time going to work, but I'm usually on the wrong side of the fence. You never know what you might see there on any given day! LOL
Thanks bud! Where’s your office? I’m in Farmingdale…office is right under the approach end of Runway 1.
@@SlowAsianDriver Oh so you're on 109? I work in Melville, up 110 by the LIE. Not sure you recall, but I met you at FCA's Sunday bagels gathering this past year. I'm on Fchat too. As an aside, I'm also serving with CAP. Pre-Covid, our squadron would meet at the terminal at FRG. But I'm always going up New Hwy and driving around the perimeter to see the aircraft activity!
Of course I remember. We have a mutual friend Andy F. Let’s grab lunch one day. You can find me on Andy’s FB page.
@@SlowAsianDriver oh cool. Yeah it would be cool to meet up, and maybe see your cirrus up close someday.
Flight enthusiast here. Admire your calm and smooth demeanour. Is it just me or do the controllers talk insanely fast? Great videos, great content. Love watching and love the cirrus brand
thanks pal. it's typical for the controller to speak at this pace. it may be intimidating at first but you'll get use to it pretty fast :)
Inspiring video. Thanks
Thanks pal!
Super beautiful video..
Thank you very much!
I tried this type of endeavor thirty years ago. If you get in a car at your home and drive directly to your client a hundred to two hundred miles away you will beat the plane every time. Reality says you get in your car, drive to the airport, park , take the plane out of the hanger, fuel it, preflight it and guaranteed you have already blown well over an hour - an hour and a half. Then you get your thrill because air time is very short. Now get in the pattern , land , park, walk to a terminal, rent a car and drive to your client. No way no day is a plane faster. I have experienced it first hand and piloted since 88. The plane shines on longer runs but never on a few hundred miles.
I don’t know how you can make an absolute statement when several factors are an unknown to you. I live 10 minutes away from the airport. My FBO pulls the plane from the hangar, fuels it and staged it on the ramp. Once I land, a car is already waiting on the ramp and the drive to client’s office is 15 minutes. Google map driving direction without traffic is 4 hr and 7 minute and a simple search on FlightAware will show you my flight takes 45-60 minutes. Time stamps in the video can be matched to FlightAware.
But hey, you are entitled to your opinion and your first hand experience is just that: yours.
@@SlowAsianDriver I concede. Everyone has a different situation. My airport was a 45 min drive. I neither was offered or probably could not afford the services you are purchasing from your FBO . You are correct . My circumstances were quite different. 👍🏻
@@michaelangelo7511These calculations vary so much. I know someone who lives a ten minute _walk_ from her home airport, while her work studio is literally across the street from her usual destination airport. She can make it from doorway to doorway in less than two hours; driving would take two and a half at the very least, three and a half to four typically - and that's on the busiest and most stress-inducing highway in North America. Flying is faster and safer, but in this case it's also far less stressful.
Great video. I fly out of KFRG and just met Eric S. and am thinking of buying a new SR 20 and doing a leaseback to a flight school.
Thanks pal! I just recently met two guys thinking of doing the same. Feel free to reach out - my email is the YT name at gmail.
Great video , thats a beautiful cirrus ..
Thanks Aidan! Been watching for videos for quite sometimes too. Just followed you on IG and let's grab lunch near FRG.
@@SlowAsianDriver Thanks for visiting my channel , hope to produce some more videos in the cirrus on future flights to new airports ..
Love the seamless transfer, I need to punch flight plan every time
I’m spoiled now. Lol. FYI, it also transfers back to ForeFlight.
@@SlowAsianDriver Brilliant! Whenever you need a co-pilot, I'll be happy to help ;) Do you usually fly out of Farmingdale?
Perfect flight day and nice finish with the family! Great seeing you at CPPP in Melbourne in June. Nice camera work. Do you have a video on your camera equipment? You were able to aviate, navigate, communicate AND produce a very informative flight. Thanks and Safe travels Bill K N448LM
Thanks for the kind words Bill. You actually met my airplane partner Austin at CPPP in Melbourne. We are both Asian and I know we all look alike 🤣…j/k. I use a GoPro Max and a GoPro Hero 8 mounted on the Oxygen Port. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
@@SlowAsianDriver thanks for the information. I will put those on my Christmas list!👍
Excellent video brother! Loved the camera angles and especially the ending. It's for sure worth the expense. All the best! Cheers!
Thanks brother! Look forward to breaking bread with you!
Excellent presentation god bless
Thank you very much!
Fantastic video and comunication …great and subscibe yet🎉💪
Thanks pal!
That Cessna guy was having issues...😂
🤣
Legend has it he’s still flying runway heading.
Great video, I love the Cirrus airplane and hope to fly it after I get my PPL here in a couple of months then fly for a while.
That’s awesome Aidan! Where r u based out of?
@@SlowAsianDriver I live in Tucson AZ and am still working towards my PPL.
Good luck pal!
@@SlowAsianDriver thanks have fun flying your plane, maybe one day you will have a need to fly out here.
I fly the 22 a bunch and have seen a lot of SR-22 videos The production value of this night be the best of them. Really nice camera work and editing. Have you made any videos of how you make the videos?
Really nice job!
Thanks David! That’s quite a compliment! I don’t think I’m qualified to make a video on how I made the video…lol. I’ve only took an online course on Final Cut Pro (video editing software) back in Oct last year b/c I wanted to make a Tesla video (you can see in my other playlist). My approach is to tell a story or an experience, and make sure everything flows. I really appreciate your words…always afraid that people will think my videos are dumb…lol.
@@SlowAsianDriver lol, not dumb at all, pretty epic in fact. I also have (and love) a Tesla, :)
Maybe two questions then?
1: What type of camera do you use for the panning timelapse shots and where do you put it?
2: How do you get the clear audio feed?
Thanks for taking the time to make the vid and respond to comments!
1. I use a GoPro Max and it’s attached to the front windshield with a suction mount.
2. You can get an audio adapter that plugs into my GoPro Hero 8 for ATC audio.
Any questions you can reach me offline. Email is YT handle at gmail.
First time on the channel and I’m looking forward for a Rightseat IFR clearance
Thank pal!
Nice sleek airplane!
Thanks pal!
Great flying and video! Subscribing now. Thx
Thanks my friend!
inspiring!
Thx Donnie.
Nice video!
Thanks pal!
Really nice trainer airplane. I don't like flying low. I have done a bunch of training in Xplane 11 where the engine fails and I end up wishing I had more altitude lol
100%. If you lose an engine, Altitude = Fuel.
I’m hopefully starting flying lessons for my birthday next year at old bridge airport
That’s awesome! 3N6 is a great little airport: skinny runway makes you precise. 💪
You Best pilot-ever .because you driving solo this Cirrus, without anything an instruction book. and check list made in your remember Head-Pilot
Nice super perfect pilot. I wish you good-luck in your career pilot. more film video..Please!
Greetings from Poland
Your fun aviation.
Henryk.!
I’m the world’s ok’est pilot…😂. Thank you for the kinds words and will try hard for more quality videos. Happy Holidays pal!
HEY...I peep that 1950s case Pam. Nice choice.
Sharp eyes. It’s a Radiomir Black Seal.
@SlowAsianDriver I just picked up an Omega Seamaster Pro 600M. It's making me regret having sold my Luminor 774. Wear in good health, sir.
Came across your video on my feed. Will be starting my PPL lessons at LIA. Where did you get your training? Nice to see another Asian at FRG! ;)
Hi Dan, I started at NFI but switched over to LIA. I like LIA and the owners are great. However I recommend you to fly with a few CFIs and find one that best fits you. Feel free to reach out offline. My email is YT handle at gmail.
Amazing video .
I would like to fly a SR22. Very curious about this aircraft
Thanks pal! Incredibly capable and easy to fly.
I love the Cirrus! Very cool plane! Can I ask what you do for a living?
Thank pal! I have my own business in manufacturing :)
Great flight and video!
GPS or RNAV Approach?
ATC stated RNAV you read back GPS? Both the same?
Thanks pal. Good observation: unless there additional equipment requirement (usually in larger jets/turbo props) RNAV is GPS.
When you are checking the plate while single pilot IFR, do you audibly brief the plate to yourself? I love the A/C and how beautifully they land.
Great video!
Yes I do…since talk to myself on a regular basis, it’s just habit. Lol. Thanks pal!
@@SlowAsianDriver It's OK to talk to yourself. But my doctor says to not listen to the voices in my head that respond back. Too bad. They sound like fun people. /jk
Awesome video. I’m based in the Hartford area and fly a SR. Any chance you’d post a quick close up on your roof mounted camera setup?
Thanks pal! If you send me an email to my YT name at gmail I’ll be happy to send you a picture of the mount I use.
@@SlowAsianDriver sent. thanks again
Would you be able to capture an aerial view of the new RWY 1-19 revamp and taxiway layout?
Maybe some interesting commentary can be added about how you and the local pilots managed the changes.
I used to fly a SR20 G3 out of FRG before the Runway Safety Area (RSA) Improvements Project hit.
RSA Project didn’t effect most people IMO. Revised intersection #s were not updated on the airport diagram resulting in some minor confusion and "oopsie" moments for a few weeks. All is back to normal now. Where do you fly out of now?
@@SlowAsianDriver Thanks for the insight. I see how the mix-ups could've happened.
As a native lifelong NYCer, I recently moved to the north Houston, Texas area, DWH Hooks.
I found your channel last night and binge-watched. Great stuff!
Thanks pal! You need a better hobby than watching my crappy videos 😁.
@@SlowAsianDriver :)
Some Kinda Nice!
Thanks pal!
Great videos! Did you get your ppl in a cirrus by chance?
I got my PPL in a 6-pack C172.
Never got a chance to flying in a Cirrus SR22 G6 but I’ll let see what it takes
Hope I didn’t disappoint. Feel free to ask any questions. :)
I'm old and haven't flown in over 38 years some things have changed and now flying is back in my sights. Hoping to get a SR22T and get back at it. The last time I flew I only needed my compass and my altimeter boy have things changed. Just need to figure out how I can wright off some of my expenses :O)
Please do! You are gonna love the Cirrus. ✌️
Gotta love Long Island flying
Especially it’s a nice day and republic is a sh!t show. 🤣
@@SlowAsianDrivertook 45 min from Atlantic to takeoff roll the one time I flew in there on a fall Saturday. That was longer than the actual flight back to PA.
Very smooth…….
Thank you!
Should’ve flown into KBVY!
BVY is too far from my client. I would consider LWM.
How often do you experience turbulence? One thing I haven’t seen really too much in the videos is any bumpiness. Maybe that’s the camera taking it out but I do know one of the things while I was starting my flying was I felt like I was bouncing around a lot which got my stomach a little crazy.. I want to get back into it and maybe I’ll fly more in the winter when the air isn’t so crazy but I figured I’d ask.
I do often experience turbulence and it ain’t fun at times. Camera will mask some bumps but the plane absorbs turbulence really well. Cirrus has a very high wing load factor compare to say a C172.
if it makes ya happy,,, its worth it :)))
I'm new to the channel (subscribed) so please excuse my question if you have already covered it. I'm considering my private pilot's license and I was wondering which plane did you learn to fly on and how long before you were comfortable enough to fly with your family? Thanks!
Hi pal, I learned on C152 and C172s. There’s nothing sexy about them but they are work horses and forgiving. I didn’t take my family until I got my Instrument rating.
@@SlowAsianDriver Thanks for the information and love your content!
Thanks pal! Really appreciate support like yours. Always feel free to reach out if there's anything you like to see in the future.
Great Aircraft and safety features but not a maintenance friendly design. Especially, turbo charger.
Current generation Turbo is significantly better than previous gens. Unless you live in a high terrain region there’s no need for the Turbo.
Awesome, not sure if I missed it but how long did it end up taking?
It was about an hour flight (there are a few time stamps through out the video). Sure beats 4 hours driving :)
Beautiful video, I honestly envy you, in a good way😅👍
However, If I may, please refer to "level" as "flight level". If you're flying 5000' or 11000' with a given QNH, you are flying an altitude.
Level 5000 means you are at 500.000 feet 😅
Cheers and happy flights.
Thank you for the feedback. Always nice to hear from the pros. When we say “Level at 5,000” we meant we are neither climbing or descending. Cheers!
@@SlowAsianDriver I understand, but you might confuse the controller. Don't get me wrong, you guys are the model of aviation we (rest of the world) all want, but the ICAO standard phraseology book still a mistery to many FAA pilots 😅🙈
If you are not climbing or descending, you are "Maintaining altitude". There is no "level" in the ICAO standard phraseology, only Flight Level.
Numbers aslo, every digit you should readback. Altitude one one thousand (11000) and so on...
My 2 cents👍
Good to know. Much appreciated! ✌️
@@SlowAsianDriver Forgive me, I just get picky on this, because thousands of professionals aviators around the world (like myself), must pass the "English Proficiency test" every 3-6 years to renew our Icao level 4 or 5.
On the other hand, most Americans get level 6 (no expire date) for being native english speakers and somehow demonstrate very low standards in radio communication, where in fact, they should teach everyone else how to do it 😅👍
Cavok skies on your flights, cheers.
I'm here to learn and always appreciate feedbacks! Blue skies friend!
John, if you don't mind me asking, what line of work are you in that you travel?
I have a manufacturing and distribution business.
You need to add all your flight planning time, prep time, taxi time, etc to make a fair comparison.
There are time stamps throughout the video. You can add an extra 30 min for getting to the airport and meeting.
The fair comparison is that he usually gets home at 7:30-8:00, and he was home for his son's ballgame at 4:30 - taxi time included.