Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled its second FAA-certified Level D full-flight Vision Jet simulator at the Cirrus Aircraft Vision Center in Knoxville, which caters to Vision Jet owners and provides training for Cirrus Aircraft’s single-piston SR Series aircraft.
Cirrus Aircraft, in a strategic move to enhance its flight training capabilities, has unveiled its second FAA-certified Level D full-flight Vision Jet simulator at the Cirrus Aircraft Vision Center in Knoxville, Tenn. This expansion aligns with Cirrus Aircraft’s commitment to providing world-class flight training, including initial type-ratings and recurrent training for both new and pre-owned Vision Jet owners.
The Vision Center campus caters not only to Vision Jet owners but also provides training for Cirrus Aircraft’s best-selling single-piston SR Series aircraft. The SR Series holds a significant market share, representing 32% of single-engine piston aircraft globally and over 77% of the high-performance single-engine piston market.
Todd Simmons, President of Customer Experience, Cirrus Aircraft said,“Cirrus Aircraft is dedicated to providing world-class flight training and we are continually investing in the Vision Center campus to expand our capacity and offer ultramodern training resources.”
The Vision Center campus, initially established as a Factory Service Center in 2016, has evolved to include an Experience Center, Delivery Center, Flight Training Center, additional Factory Service Center, and a Flight Center/Hangar Complex. Alongside the new simulator, the Vision Center boasts two FAA-qualified Level 6 fixed-based training devices, multiple avionics trainers, and a comprehensive infrastructure for Vision Jet training and aircraft systems demonstration.
As a global leader in personal aviation, Cirrus Aircraft now operates two FAA-certified Level D full-flight simulators, ensuring a high standard of training for Vision Jet pilots. The company’s commitment to excellence is further evident in its award-winning flight training program, Cirrus Approach, which includes a dedicated Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP), individual training aircraft, and a diverse catalog of instructional video courses.
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Cirrus Aircraft’s Vision Center expansion is part of a broader initiative to elevate its training facilities. With plans to further expand in 2024, the Vision Center in Knoxville is set to continue its role as a flagship location for Vision Jet-type ratings. This campus’s significance is underscored by being the sole location offering Vision Jet-type ratings within the Cirrus Flight Training network, which also includes three Cirrus Flight Training locations in Scottsdale, Arizona; McKinney, Texas; and Orlando, Florida, along with over 100 Cirrus Training Center partners worldwide. As Cirrus Aircraft fortifies its training infrastructure, this move is poised to meet the growing demand for high-quality flight training in the ever-evolving landscape of personal aviation.
