Key Features of the LOW-COST G3 Vision Jet. Push a Button to Auto-Land

The new Cirrus Vision Jet G3 might be one of the most advanced owner-flown private jets ever built — but what happens if its single engine fails or suffers a bird strike? At Sun ’n Fun, BeSnappy gets an up-close look at the latest SF50 Vision Jet G3 with Jason from Cirrus Aircraft. We explore the unusual V-tail design, upgraded avionics, brighter wingtip lighting, expanded seven-seat cabin and the safety technology that can land the aircraft automatically. The G3 Vision Jet features the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, Garmin Safe Return Autoland and ATC data link, allowing pilots to receive altitude, heading, routing and frequency instructions through the flight deck. Jason also reveals: Why the Vision Jet has its unusual V-tail How its stability augmentation system reduces Dutch roll Who is actually buying these owner-flown private jets Its approximate 315-knot cruise speed The operating cost per flight hour The current delivery wait time What happens when someone presses the Autoland button The purchase price of this fully equipped G3 With seating for six adults plus one child, single-pilot operation and a price of approximately US$3.685 million as displayed, is this the most practical private jet an owner-pilot can buy? Would you trust an aircraft to select an airport, communicate with air traffic control and land itself? Subscribe to BeSnappy for more aircraft walkarounds, aviation interviews, factory tours and incredible flying machines from Australia and the United States.