Duluth, Minn. (11/06/2008)
Cirrus Design Corporation, a recognized global leader in the manufacturing of personal aviation aircraft, announced today at the Airplane Owners and Pilot’s Association (AOPA) Expo, that Cirrus Perspective by Garmin will now be available in new SR20 aircraft for delivery in early 2009.

Cirrus Perspective in the SR20 will be available in either 10 or 12 inch screens, and will have the same capabilities as in the primary functions of the current system in the SR22.

Additional primary features in Cirrus Perspective are its dual, solid state Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS).

Unlike in the SR22, Cirrus will offer S-TEC autopilots in the new SR20. New model SR20’s will be available in three well-equipped package combinations: S, GS and GTS. The Cirrus Perspective-equipped SR20 S model starts at $269,900.

The critical feature unique to Cirrus Perspective is the blue ‘level’ (LVL) button. At just a push of the LVL button, the airplane will straighten and level on its own without any additional pilot input.

Additional new Cirrus Perspective features and components include:

•Integration of Garmin’s sophisticated GFC 700 autopilot with new increased roll and pitch engagement attitudes or the more cost effective S-Tec 55 autopilot.
•Dual integrated radio modules that provide ILS and Class 3 Gamma WAAS with the capability to execute LPV approaches; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel spacing.
•GTX 33 Mode S transponder will be standard in equipment 2009.
•Alpha-numeric keypad located on the center console that enables the pilot to control the avionics’ functionality at the natural hand location.
•“Go Around” button located on throttle for nearly eliminating the increased workload on missed approaches. One push disconnects the auto-pilot, puts the flight director in a pitch up attitude and activates the missed approach segment.
•“Indicated Airspeed” mode that allows pilots to select a desired indicated airspeed that will hold as the autopilot ascends or descends to selected altitude.
•Digital audio control system.
•Full reversionary capabilities, allowing all flight-critical data to transfer seamlessly to a single display for added safety during flight.
•Standard Class-B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) with worldwide terrain and obstacle database.
•Garmin SafeTaxi® airport diagrams that simplify operation, enhance situational awareness and increase safety when taxiing.
•Garmin FliteCharts® for Terminal Procedures.
•Optional Garmin ChartView® (powered by Jeppesen).
•Integrated caution messaging.
•Extended weather awareness options.

New SR20’s will begin deliveries in February 2009.