January 2026 Newsletter

February 2, 2026 in News

THE BRIEFING ROOM

“Cirrus Edition”

New Cirrus Turbo in Bedford + Ground School
Cirrus G7+ Safe Return Feature:Emergency Autoland
Cleared for Canada, Eh? : Emily Crosses Flying to Canada off her Bucket List
2026 G7+ Insights By Michael Goulian
Welcome CFII Adam Derrouche

Cirrus G7+ Turbo Available for Training & Rental
Ground School - KBED March 4th 6pm

Want to fly higher and faster? This is a great time to get checked out in our SR22T. Take advantage of the opportunity to gain experience in high altitude flying.

This fully loaded Cirrus allow you to fly up to FL250 (25,000 ft) and faster, up to 213 KTAS. Per usual, the aircraft comes with the Garmin Perspective Touch+ Avionics, 5 seats, built-in oxygen system, FIKI (flight into known icing) system, a 315 HP engine, air conditioning, remote keyless entry, high power USB charging ports, a useful load of 1,100 pounds, and much more! With these standard comforts and the Cirrus’ incredible safety features (parachute system (CAPS), Safe Return, level button, etc.) you are sure to love flying this aircraft.

Call Ben Acker for checkout details and to schedule a checkout – (774) 283-1825

GROUND SCHOOL – MARCH 4th 6PM – Hanscom

There are a few nuances to operating the turbo – and combined with the new features of the G7 avionics – this is a very potent cross-country machine, easily capable of cruising above 12,000 feet. We will go into greater depth than the standard engine management course, teaching operation must-do’s, tips and even cover some maintenance basics to deliver a learning experience that is beyond what you will find in the book. Taught by Michael Goulian and our Director of Maintenance, Levi Fischer.

Cirrus G7+ Safe Return Feature: Emergency Autoland

Cirrus has built its reputation on innovation. One of the things that has always set Cirrus apart is its willingness to rethink what “safety” really means in aviation. Safe Return™ might be the clearest example of that mindset yet.

Built in partnership with Garmin®, Safe Return allows anyone in the cabin to land the aircraft if the pilot becomes incapacitated, by simply pressing a button. By pushing a single red button, the airplane takes over, calmly briefing passengers, choosing the safest nearby airport based on real-time weather and runway conditions, and flying itself all the way to a full stop landing.

Behind the scenes, the system is doing what no human could do under pressure, talking to air traffic control, squawking 7700, broadcasting on emergency frequencies, and continuously adjusting for wind and conditions to ensure the safest possible outcome.

With Safe Return now available in the SR Series G7+, along with enhancements like Runway Occupancy Awareness and Smart Pitot Heat, Cirrus continues to lead the industry by designing aircraft that don’t just perform beautifully—but actively take care of the people inside them.

Cleared for Canada, Eh? : Emily Crosses Flying to Canada off her Bucket List

“Flying to Canada has been on my bucket list for several years, and in September I flew to Montreal and back with photos to prove it! It is more a story of planning than hardcore stick and rudder work, but then so much of a successful flight is made in careful planning long before takeoff.”

In COPA’s December 2025 Issue, Emily E. shares her story flying into Canada with our very own CFII, Nathan Schmidt. On her journey, she learned that a flight like this is very much in the careful planning before takeoff, there are many things that Emily took into consideration to prepare for this flight including enrolling in CANPASS (the Canadian

version of Global Entry) and getting her radio operator’s license. However, in this article you can also see that there are moments in her journey where she needed to rely on whit, her ability to stay calm under pressure, and of course an awesome co pilot!

Thank you Emily for sharing your adventure with us! And thank you COPA for permission to share this snippet from the magazine.

2026 G7+ Insights By Michael Goulian

“The 2026 G7+ , simply put, is a much more complete airplane and a BIG step up in safety, in my opinion.

I actually sat onboard a Safe Return Demo in one of Cirrus’ test planes about a month ago. All I can say is it’s actually astounding! For someone who learned to fly before we had GPS, to see where we are today, is simply mind boggling.

The new G7+ models have a bunch of upgrades including high power charging ports in the back of the plane so you can power Starlink, which is a game changer. (Cirrus also just came out with a robust StarLink mount for the back window which I am installing in my SR22T.) A switch to a Garmin data acquisition unit upgrades Cirrus IQ further, leading to better information for evaluating your flights, and more importantly, amazing access for technicians maintenance parameters so they can complete troubleshooting before the plane even arrives for maintenance.

For me, the switch to a G7+ is a no brainer if you’re flying with your family onboard. It’s not something to be used only in dire emergencies, but can be activated any time the pilot feels overwhelmed in a situation, whether that be during IMC or night etc. I feel it’s even more valuable than the parachute due to the fact that the uses are so varied for it.”

-Michael Goulian

Cirrus has unveiled the 2026 SR Series G7+ for the SR20, SR22, and SR22T, bringing meaningful upgrades that enhance safety, connectivity, and overall ownership experience. All 2026 models include G7+ generational updates such as Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland, Automatic Database Updates powered by Cirrus IQ PRO Advanced™, Runway Occupancy Awareness, and Smart Pitot Heat. There is also Cirrus Global Connect, offering automatic weather updates every five minutes!

There are two new premium design collections—Carbon and Platinum—along with three new exterior paint colors: Tangerine, Maldives, and Viridian.

The SR Series remains the best-selling high-performance single-engine piston aircraft, continuing Cirrus’ legacy of innovation and industry-leading safety.

Welcome Adam Derrouche!

We are very excited to welcome our new CFII Adam Derrouche to the team!

Adam was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. Both his parents immigrated here; his mother from Italy and his father from Algeria. His passion for aviation began at a young age, inspired by his parents’ work in the airline industry, which allowed the family to travel and visit relatives overseas. Through those early experiences, he caught the “aviation bug” so to speak and set his sights on a future in flight.

Proudly, Adam is the first pilot in his family. He began his academic journey studying mathematics at the University of Arizona before transferring to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics. He continued his education there, completing a Master of Science in Aeronautics as well.

Adam earned all of his flight ratings at a Part 61 flight school in Tucson, Arizona, and currently holds a CFII certificate. He has been working as a flight instructor for approximately two years and finds great fulfillment in training the next generation of pilots, both young and old. Looking ahead, he hopes to continue instructing while ultimately pursuing a career flying for an airline or a corporate jet company.