The new features of Cirrus Aircraft Auto Radar by Garmin and Cirrus IQ, will provide pilots with enhanced situational awareness and connectivity during pre-flight and inflight activities.
Cirrus Aircraft, the renowned manufacturer of personal jets, has announced exciting new upgrades to its best-selling Vision Jet. The new advanced features, Auto Radar powered by Garmin and Cirrus IQ, aim to provide pilots with enhanced situational awareness and connectivity during pre-flight and inflight activities.
Auto Radar is a groundbreaking feature that allows pilots to select their desired radar range, automatically scanning the area ahead and presenting a real-time depiction of the weather. The system uses an optimal horizontal scan pattern and vertical tilt combination to provide a detailed view of weather conditions. It volumetrically profiles areas of precipitation, offering pilots a comprehensive and clear 16-color palette with improved automatic ground-clutter suppression.
The introduction of Cirrus IQ for the Vision Jet is another game-changer. By adding LTE-enabled hardware, Cirrus IQ enables pilots to proactively check key aircraft readiness items from virtually anywhere in the world through the Cirrus IQ mobile app. This includes information on fuel and oxygen levels, aircraft location, flight hours, engine cycles, and more.
“Cirrus Aircraft incorporates intelligent and award-winning innovations into its ecosystem to make flying simpler, safer and more approachable for the pilot and passengers,” said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer, Cirrus Aircraft. “The award-winning Vision Jet is a testament to our team’s ongoing dedication to advancing the personal aviation industry. Over the years, the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) and Safe Return Autoland have revolutionized the Personal Aviation industry. Now with Auto Radar and Cirrus IQ connectivity, pilots have more situational awareness inflight and can streamline the preflight process,” he further added.
Cirrus IQ further simplifies aircraft ownership with features like Maintenance Minder and Technical Publications, helping owners track aircraft maintenance intervals and stay up to date with relevant technical publications. The app’s My Trips and Achievements features automatically log each completed flight and associated achievements. Additionally, the Find Us feature allows owners to locate Cirrus Aircraft Campuses, Cirrus Authorized Service Centers, and Training Partners nearby.
The LTE-enabled hardware, which powers Cirrus IQ, comes standard on newly manufactured G2+ Vision Jets, while Auto Radar is available as part of the Enhanced Awareness Package. Owners with an active JetStream contract can access the Cirrus IQ mobile app. For those with G2 and G2+ Vision Jets, retrofit options for Auto Radar and Cirrus IQ will be available through Cirrus Upgrades and Accessories in the future.
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Cirrus Aircraft’s commitment to continuous innovation and enhancing the pilot experience is evident in these new features. The combination of Auto Radar and Cirrus IQ brings cutting-edge technology to pilots, providing them with the tools they need to ensure a safer and more efficient flight. As the company continues to prioritize customer needs and advances in aviation technology, the Vision Jet remains at the forefront of the personal aviation industry, offering an unparalleled flying experience.
