The thread in 2 sentences.

i'd think the shorter strips deal is yuuuge

As to FL310, in the Citation II I flew, we seldom got above FL33 in summer even on long legs. To get higher, we had to step climb. We were slow higher and took a long time to climb when full. The plane would go higher, but as a practical matter, we didn't usually do that. Light load, cold weather, different story. Citation V was much better and took it to FL430 on one trip.

As to FL310, in the Citation II I flew, we seldom got above FL33 in summer even on long legs. To get higher, we had to step climb. We were slow higher and took a long time to climb when full. The plane would go higher, but as a practical matter, we didn't usually do that. Light load, cold weather, different story. Citation V was much better and took it to FL430 on one trip.

If you want to travel by GA, a 1 hour airplane doesn't cut it, never will.

Mike C.

The F16 with afterburner running is a 20 minute airplane.

Chip-

The F16 with afterburner running is a 20 minute airplane.

Chip-

It's pretty incredible - gamechanger.

GETTING PILOTS READY FOR THE SF50
The Cirrus team work closely, well in advance of delivery, with SF50 position holders, to ensure that they are both ready and able to take delivery of, and safely fly the aircraft.

This may involve discussions about, and help with flying currency, and capabilities, before even going into the nine-day intensive training program.

The type rating involves four to five days ground work, including learning how to master the avionics, and then extensive air work, across several days, before a flight
check

•Forward Slips
During the SF50 evaluation, the FSB discovered an unfavorable stall protection system reaction during the input of a forward slip. The FSB recommends that all pilots in SF50 training avoid the use of forward slips or any other uncoordinated flight during operations below 200 feet AGL when the yaw damper is automatically disengaged.
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10.4.2
Forward Slip to a Landing.
The FSB evaluated this maneuver and does not recommend this maneuver or significant sustained uncoordinated flight below 200 feet AGL when the yaw damper is automatically disengaged be performed in the SF50. As a result, this maneuver is waived for the practical test for the issuance of an SF50 type rating. However, if the SF50 type rating practical test is conducted concurrently with the initial issuance of a private pilot certificate, this maneuver must be trained and checked in a separate airplane which is capable of the maneuver.
NOTE: During the FSB, the pilot had to manually deactivate the automatic yaw damper system during this event. The slip caused erroneous AOA indications and initiated stall warning and stick shaker events.
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10.4.3
Power Off 180-Degree Accuracy Approach and Spot Landing.
The FSB evaluated this maneuver and does not recommend the maneuver be performed in the SF50. Therefore, this maneuver is waived for the practical test for the issuance of an SF50 type rating. However, if the SF50 type rating practical test is conducted
concurrently with the initial issuance of a commercial pilot certificate, this maneuver must be trained and checked in a separate airplane which is capable of the maneuver.

Damn that video is awesome. They sure know how to market their products. At 2.7m hard to see why someone would choose an M600 over an SF50.

After going over speed and crashing in my first SF50 video, I've read the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) and logged 6 VR hours in this cockpit. Right now I'm practicing using the PAPI system (runway landing lights) to maintain ideal glide slope.

...for another thread

tooooooooooons of that went wild here

At the same time for price, you get more seating options and much better room for pilot and pax. The SF50 cabin absolutely donkey stomps the m600.