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Cirrus Aircraft Flight Fix
by Cirrus Aircraft
At Cirrus Aircraft, we believe all aviators should make learning their lifestyle. In that spirit, the Cirrus Approach Flight Fix has been developed as a bite-sized, episodic flight training series with the goal of inspiring pilots, from rookies to pros, to always make learning an an active and continuous process. Each episode will explore topics that pilots deal with on a daily basis, to include cockpit tech, flight procedures, aeronautical knowledge, airplane systems and anything else pertinent to the General Aviation pilot community. So subscribe, enjoy the show and visit…
Episodes
D-Day: We Flew an SR22T to Normandy, FR
11 Jun 2024 · 22 min
Flight Fix goes international. In this episode, ride along on an IFR flight in the European airspace system where we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day by visiting two WWII sites that played pivotal roles in the successes of the Allied Forces on June 6, 1944. With the help of our Regional…
Dude! Where’s the Prop Lever?
5 Jun 2023 · 10 min
While your SR Series aircraft is defined by many amazing features, there’s one thing that’s notably missing: a propeller lever.With flight safety as a core design principle at Cirrus, in this episode of Flight Fix, learn the “why” behind the traditional prop lever’s absence in your SR Series…
How to Perform a Go Around in a Cirrus Aircraft
4 Apr 2023 · 13 min
Flying a Go Around in your Cirrus aircraft is a skill that should be mastered and practiced by all pilots. Learn when and how to safely go around in this episode of the Cirrus Aircraft Flight Fix. To watch all videos in the Cirrus Approach Takeoffs and Landings course, visit »…
Fix Mail: Instrument Cockpit Check
12 Oct 2020 · 9 min
In this special "Fix Mail" edition of Flight Fix, we're taking on a topic request from a viewer on how to start the SR Series engine AND how to approach your Instrument Cockpit Check. It's a great refresher whether you're flying VFR or IFR on your next trip. Enjoy the show and see you at the next…
Keep It Stable
26 May 2020 · 7 min
On the Flight Fix, we keep promises - especially ones we make on previous shows!. In that spirit, it's time to break down each element of the stabilized approach criteria to make sure you're actively considering those important parameters on your very next VFR or IFR approach. Thanks to the team…
Chill Out
10 Mar 2020 · 6 min
When you’re flying around, to chill out is to reduce pilot fatigue and make your passengers happy. On this episode of Flight Fix, we’re learning how the SR Series air conditioning system works. To learn more about single engine, reciprocating aircraft systems, head on over to…
Flight Stream 510
21 Oct 2019 · 5 min
The world of aviation is going wireless and with the Flight Stream 510 card, cockpit and database management just got a whole lot easier in your Cirrus. In this Flight Fix episode, let's learn the easiest way to pair and share with your Flight Stream 510 and mobile device. Thanks to Randi and son…
Do-Lists vs. Flow Patterns
24 Jun 2019 · 7 min
To run your cockpit in a safe and efficient manner, you've gotta know whether to "do" or "flow". Let's compare the two types of checklists in this episode of Flight Fix. Thanks to Steve "Ren" Rennie for a great sign off! We'll see everyone at the next Fix!
Complying with a Crossing Restriction
18 Mar 2019 · 5 min
Sometimes you’ve gotta hit a specific fix at a required altitude. Forget the math, make your Cirrus figure it out. See how, on the latest episode of Flight Fix. Thanks to Paul Sallach and family for an excellent en-route vacation sign off! See everyone at the next Fix!
Get Your IFR Clearance
12 Feb 2019 · 7 min
In Episode 6, we answer the question: "Who you gonna call?" Depending on where you're at, you've gotta figure out your best communication line to pick up your IFR clearance as efficiently and painlessly as possible. Thanks to the group from the Cirrus CX 2019 event for sending in this episode's…
Let's Go Bananas!
7 Jan 2019 · 4 min
Episode 5 finds Cirrus Aircraft CSIP, Anthony Bottini, going bananas about the selected altitude intercept arc. To wrap things up, corporate pilot, Matt Jung was kind enough to send in this episode's video sign off, right in the middle of some recurrent SR22 training. Remember, Learning is a…
Loading & Activating
14 Nov 2018 · 7 min
In Episode 4 Cirrus Aircraft CSIP, Anthony Bottini, gets into the details a little bit and and discusses the differences between loading and activating an instrument approach. Then aviation insurance broker and CSIP, Ryan “Konnie” Konrath was nice enough to send in a great signoff during a recent…
Stability and You
29 Oct 2018 · 6 min
In episode 3, Cirrus Aircraft CSIP, Anthony Bottini, takes a fresh look at stabilized approaches and renews his commitment to flying them and long time friend of Cirrus and world-renowned aerobatic and air race pilot, Mike Goulian, checks in from AirVenture with a wonderful signoff. Thanks Mike!…
Spooling Up
15 Oct 2018 · 6 min
Episode 2 takes CSIP, Anthony Bottini, into the Vision Jet where he talks about spooling up the world’s first “Personal Jet”. Thanks to CSIP Eliot Floersch for sending in a video signoff right in the middle of his Vision Jet training! Remember, Learning’s a Lifestyle, see you at the next Fix!
Feeling a Little Flat?
1 Oct 2018 · 7 min
In the inaugural Flight Fix episode, Cirrus Aircraft CSIP, Anthony Bottini, helps you get a feel for that perfect landing, as viewed from the cockpit of a Cirrus SR Series airplane. Also, check out the first-ever viewer sign-off sent in by Dan Malott - great view from 20,000 ft, thanks Dan!…