Turbo Cirrus SR22 Training
The Cirrus SR22 and turbocharged SR22T are the most advanced piston singles you can learn to fly. At Flight School LA, you train in this all-glass, parachute-equipped machine at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY) in Los Angeles, building modern habits in an aircraft built for real travel.
A Premium Trainer And Cross-Country Machine
The Cirrus SR22 is the best-selling high-performance piston aircraft in the world, and the SR22T adds a turbocharger for strong climb performance and high-altitude capability. It combines speed, comfort, an all-glass flight deck, and a whole-airframe parachute into one airplane. For students who want the best, or who plan to fly modern aircraft after they earn their certificate, the SR22 is a superb place to learn.
Flight School LA has built its reputation over 15-plus years of training pilots out of Van Nuys, and our 500-plus five-star reviews reflect that experience. Training in the Cirrus at KVNY means you graduate already fluent in the technology that defines today's general aviation, with no transition course to bolt on later. You learn it right the first time, surrounded by some of the most rewarding and busiest airspace in the country.
Glass Avionics
Large-screen Cirrus Perspective displays give you situational awareness that basic trainers cannot match, building modern habits from your first flight.
CAPS Parachute
The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System is a whole-airframe recovery device unique to Cirrus, adding a layer of safety no other trainer in its class offers.
Real Performance
Turbocharged power, high cruise speeds, and serious range make the SR22T as capable on a long cross-country as it is in the pattern.
Cirrus SR22 / SR22T At A Glance
The SR22 pairs a powerful piston engine with a modern all-glass cockpit, making it one of the most capable training platforms available at Van Nuys Airport. Here is what sets the aircraft apart.
- Engine: high-output six-cylinder piston; the SR22T adds turbocharging for high-altitude performance.
- Seating: four-seat cabin with a comfortable, leather-trimmed interior for longer training flights.
- Avionics: Cirrus Perspective glass cockpit with large primary flight and multifunction displays.
- Navigation: integrated GPS, traffic awareness, digital engine monitoring, and a modern autopilot.
- Parachute: Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) for whole-airframe emergency recovery.
- Controls: intuitive side-yoke flight controls that keep the panel and your view unobstructed.
Earn Your License In The Cirrus
Flight School LA offers a dedicated course that takes you all the way to your Private Pilot License entirely in the Cirrus SR22T. You will master the certificate and the aircraft's advanced systems at the same time, so you never have to transition to glass and high performance later. It is the most direct path for future aircraft owners and technology-first pilots.
Future Owners
Planning to buy a Cirrus or similar glass aircraft? Learn in the exact platform you intend to fly.
Technology-First Pilots
Want to master modern avionics from lesson one? The SR22T puts you ahead from day one.
Premium Experience
Comfort, performance, and the latest safety systems make every training flight a genuine pleasure.
Cirrus SR22 Training FAQ
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Ready To Fly The Cirrus SR22?
Take the controls of the SR22T at Van Nuys Airport. Book a discovery flight or call our team to plan your training.