Cirrus Introduces TRAC10 Flight Training Aircraft With 100+ Orders from FTOs

Global – Cirrus, the high-performance single-engine piston aircraft manufacturer, introduced the TRAC10, a purpose-built flight training aircraft for professional, collegiate, and career-oriented flight schools.

• Cirrus secured orders for more than 100 TRAC10 aircraft from 13 professional flight schools worldwide ahead of deliveries, which begin in the United States in 2027 and internationally in 2028.
• The TRAC10 starts at $499,900, featuring a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine burning as little as 5.9 gallons per hour at 65% cruise power, a three-seat cabin for crew-based observational training, a Garmin flight deck, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).
• "Safety is the foundation of the TRAC10 design, and numerous renowned safety systems are embedded within the aircraft, including the CAPS, Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP), and the Blue Level Button (LVL). In addition, the aircraft is fitted with airline-like stick shakers to warn of an impending stall and a cuffed-wing design to maximize spin resistance while promoting optimal controllability at low speeds. The Rotax engine reduces pilot workload with automated fuel management, ensures peace of mind with built-in redundancy, and maximizes operational simplicity." stated Cirrus.
• "The 160-horsepower Rotax engine offers flight schools with an optimized combination of operational reliability and efficiency, burning as little as 5.9 gallons per hour at 65% power in cruise, reducing total flight training costs and maximizing mission availability. The Rotax engine also offers flexible, accessible, and cost-effective fuel options including 100LL AvGas and lower-cost alternatives such as unleaded 91/94 and select Mogas blends, making the TRAC10 suitable for a wide range of training environments." shared Cirrus.
• The aircraft will be manufactured at Cirrus's headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota, and includes Cirrus IQ digital fleet management for wireless data transmission, automatic database updates, and maintenance interval tracking.

Statements

• "Drawing on more than thirty years of designing, building, and supporting aircraft worldwide, the TRAC10 is our most deliberate answer yet to what professional flight schools need to succeed. Our focus on safety, efficiency, connectivity, and reliability serves every stakeholder in the professional pilot training equation – we are excited for students around the world to start training in the TRAC10," said Zean Nielsen, Chief Executive Officer, Cirrus.
• "The TRAC10 is a complete reimagining of the modern training aircraft. Our team challenged decades-old norms and designed in industry-leading safety, durability, ergonomics, and operational efficiency with advanced technology delivered through simple, intuitive interfaces—creating a smarter platform for the next generation of pilots," said Pat Waddick, President of Innovation & Operations, Cirrus.

About Cirrus
Cirrus is a US aircraft manufacturer headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, producing the SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet, with seven locations across the United States. Founded in 1984, Cirrus has recorded more than 19 million worldwide flight hours across its aircraft, with 290 individuals returned home safely through its Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS).

Source: Cirrus