Cirrus Design

Founded in 1984 by brothers Alan and Dale Klapmeier, Cirrus has had an impact upon the world of general aviation that belies the youth of the company. Cirrus had its beginning in experimental aviation, and has grown to be one of the largest manufacturers of FAA certified general aviation airplanes. Cirrus was also the first to offer an FAA certified airplane equipped with an airframe parachute system “ a feature that is standard on every airplane they produce.

 

Both the SR20 and SR22 are single engine airplanes of composite construction, and the SR22 has been the worlds best selling airplane in its class for the past several years.