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Originally Posted by Eric Coffey
You quoted me a bit out of context there, but the statement is still accurate.
Tell you what, go on over to Google and type in "doctor killer c" and let me know what the auto-complete gives you for that last word as the top result.
Wait, on second thought, DON'T do that if you are prone to wincing. 
Again, I am not personally condemning that A/C at all, and am actually a fan (just like the Glassair and Lancair that came before and likely inspired it). I was simply pointing out that there seems to be a lot of low-time pilots with more money than experience/skill that are attracted to the "fast glass" type aircraft, which is often a decision that doesn't end well. Unfortunately, that also leads to A/C like the Cirrus acquiring a negative stigma that is hard to shake, even if it is largely unwarranted.
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Sorry Eric, but using a Google search result as fact or evidence does not do it for me. I try to look at real factual evidence. Your statement of a lot of low time pilots with money sounds a bit biased too; not really based on fact. There is negative stigma, it seems, to some who don't take that extra time to get beyond the Google auto complete or to look at actual safety data that is available. I have heard it before from the Beech, Cessna and Piper owners forums...nothing new there. I guess many still take the time though to weed through the BS, as Cirrus is still the number one seller I believe for that type. Not the plane for everyone I understand...either for the cost or mismatch in mission profile.
The Cirrus isn't a hand full or a hot airplane...it just isn't. It is a numbers plane like most are. It is a well engineered, comfortable, efficient and safe traveling machine; one that has served me well for my mission (and many many others as well - take a gander at the fleet utilization numbers).
I feel for the families of the ones who perished. In time the facts will come out and the cause(s) understood. In the meantime, I personally will not speculate. That fascination following aviation tragedy has always eluded me. I just don't get it (my quirk I guess).
Changing the subject slightly, what are you flying these days? For pleasure or business?
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