Register

Cirrus Adds Traffic Pattern Approach Automation to Latest Piston Singles

Autopilot will fly a variety of pattern entries for G7+ versions of SR20, SR22, and SR22T.

Cirrus debuted the latest version of its SR series.
2026 Cirrus SR Series [Credit: Cirrus Aircraft]

Cirrus Aircraft debuted the G7+ series of its 2026 SR20, SR22, and SR22T single-engine piston airplanes, with a number of upgrades ranging from new paint, design, and avionics features to a four-blade propeller available for the SR22.

While the changes, which some manufacturers might characterize as a modest mid-cycle refresh, are not revolutionary, the G7+ includes features that could reduce the workload during approaches, especially for VFR pilots operating at nontowered airports.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is a private pilot and lifelong aviation enthusiast who has been a reporter, writer and columnist for 35 years. His career includes stints with the Wall Street Journal, Flying Magazine and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. He recently returned to Firecrown to lead Aviation Consumer.