{"id":13873,"date":"2019-09-24T14:19:30","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T14:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=13873"},"modified":"2019-09-24T14:19:32","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T14:19:32","slug":"cirrus-aircraft-unveils-trac-series-of-flight-training-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/minnesota\/cirrus-aircraft-unveils-trac-series-of-flight-training-aircraft\/%20","title":{"rendered":"Cirrus Aircraft Unveils TRAC Series of Flight Training Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cirrus Aircraft has announced the TRAC Series, a\npurpose-built configuration of the best-selling SR Series line of aircraft\ndeveloped specifically for flight training institutions. The TRAC Series is\nthoughtfully crafted with reliability, durability and economy in mind to meet\nthe rigors of high-tempo flight operations, while providing industry-leading\nsafety and performance for both the pilot trainee and flight instructor.\nCombining the Perspective+TM by Garmin\u00ae flight deck along with the unrivaled\nperformance and safety uniquely found in the SR Series, the TRAC Series includes\ntailored features such as rear seat push-to-talk functionality and a landing\ngear simulator aimed at increasing training productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/TRAC-Air-to-Air-474x310.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13874\" width=\"286\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TRAC-Air-to-Air-474x310.jpg 474w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/TRAC-Air-to-Air-474x310-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><figcaption><em>Cirrus &#8211; TRAC Series<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur commitment to flight training goes far beyond\ninnovation in aircraft design to include a unique approach to attracting and\ntraining future generations of aviators,\u201d said Zean Nielsen, CEO at Cirrus\nAircraft. \u201cThe TRAC Series delivers a 21st century solution for world-class,\nforward-thinking flight training institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to be the ultimate training platform, the\ntechnologically-advanced TRAC Series boasts an impressive list of features and\ncapabilities that complement the aircraft\u2019s stable flight characteristics. The\nintegrated Perspective+ flight deck includes two large flight displays, a\nFlight Management System (FMS) keypad controller, an Electronic Stability and\nProtection system, as well as integrated engine indication and crew\nalerting\/warning systems \u2013 all features found on today\u2019s advanced airliners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPremier flight programs around the world continue to select\nCirrus Aircraft for their training fleets,\u201d said David Moser, Vice President of\nFleet &amp; Special Mission Aircraft Sales at Cirrus Aircraft. \u201cThese\npartnerships have been instrumental in our development of the\ntechnologically-advanced, cost-effective TRAC platform designed exclusively for\nleading flight academies and universities across the globe.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/trac-throttle-quadedit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13875\" width=\"279\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trac-throttle-quadedit.jpg 700w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/trac-throttle-quadedit-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/><figcaption><em>TRAC Throttle<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Cirrus Aircraft has redesigned the interior to meet the\nunique needs of a high-utilization training environment, replacing the luxury\nmaterials found in the SR Series with a durable all-weather floor liner and\neasy to clean wear-resistant seats. The spacious cabin provides an optimal\nworkspace to learn and train, with more space than typical training aircraft,\nrear seats for additional students or observers and optional air conditioning\nfor comfort in all seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TRAC SR20 comes equipped with a modern Lycoming IO-390,\n215HP power plant, providing reliability and efficiency for up to 2,400 hours\nbefore overhaul, and features a durable all-composite airframe structure with\nthe signature Cirrus Airframe Parachute System\u00ae (CAPS\u00ae), making the TRAC Series\none of the safest and most versatile training airplanes available today. The\nTRAC Series is further enhanced by a wide array of interactive, tailored flight\ntraining content through Cirrus ApproachTM, including online courses, engaging\nvideos and the award-winning iFOM (interactive Flight Operations Manual) for\nconvenient learning anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the TRAC Series, Cirrus Aircraft is poised to expand an\nalready impressive list of world-class flight training programs around the\nglobe that operate fleets of Cirrus aircraft, including Emirates Airline,\nLufthansa Aviation Training, the United States Air Force Academy, Airbus Flight\nAcademy, Western Michigan University, Oklahoma State University, Japan Civil\nAviation College, the Royal Saudi Air Force and many more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cirrus Aircraft has announced the TRAC Series, a purpose-built configuration of the best-selling SR Series line of aircraft developed specifically for flight training institutions. 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