Cirrus Aircraft Aims To Transform Flight Training With New TRAC10
Cirrus Aircraft has expanded its lineup of flight trainers with the introduction of the new TRAC10, a three-seat, single-engine aircraft designed specifically for professional, collegiate, and career-oriented flight schools. Cirrus says it has already secured more than 100 orders from 13 flight school operators worldwide. U.S. deliveries are expected to begin in 2027, with international deliveries following in 2028.
Designed For The Next Generation Of Pilots
“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,” says Cirrus Chief Executive Officer Zean Nielsen. “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.”
“The TRAC10 is a complete reimagining of the modern training aircraft,” says Cirrus President of Innovation & Operations Pat Waddick. “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.”
Turbocharged & Fuel-Efficient
A primary selling point of the TRAC10 is operating efficiency. The aircraft is powered by a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) engine that produces 160 horsepower (119 kilowatts) of maximum takeoff power and 137 HP (102 kW) of maximum continuous power. Cirrus says the engine burns as little as 5.9 gallons (22.3 liters) of fuel per hour at 65% power in cruise, helping to reduce total flight training costs.
The engine also operates on cost-effective fuels such as 100LL AvGas, unleaded 91 and 94, and select Mogas blends, says Cirrus. The engine reduces the pilot’s workload through automated fuel management technology and provides peace of mind via built-in redundancy.
Backseat Drivers Welcome
Cirrus says the TRAC10 has the widest cabin in its class at 49.6 inches (126 centimeters). The aircraft’s interior enhances students’ observational training through its rear observer station, which sits between two large windows and is elevated to provide an optimal view of the Cirrus Perspective Core by Garmin flight deck. Operators can configure the station with an optional display, allowing students to track flight deck workflow.
Students will also find large front windows that enhance situational awareness, adjustable wear-resistant seats, and adjustable rudder pedals to accommodate different heights. The Cirrus Perspective Core avionics suite includes dual 11.6-inch touchscreen displays, integrated Com and Nav capabilities, and a Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot.
Safe Training
Safety is another chief focus of the TRAC10. Cirrus incorporates such safety-enhancing components and systems as:
- The Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS)
- Electronic stability and protection (ESP)
- A Blue Level Button that automatically returns the plane to a straight, level position
- Airline-like stick shakers that alert pilots to an impending stall
- A NASA-developed cuffed-wing design that minimizes the potential for spin entry after an inadvertent stall
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