After an enjoyable flight this morning (what successful flight in a KR is not enjoyable?) and hanging about the airport after lunch I got to inspect the Cirrus jet, one of only three flying in the world doing flight testing before certification. http://www.flyingmag.com/aircraft/jets/cirrus-jet-nearing-certification-finish-line It reminded me of a Rutan Spaceship One with it bulbous fuselage and round windows. The interior was really spacious and not a single round dial on the instrument panel with side stick controllers and all. Very impressive. It stopped in southern Illinois for fuel , topped off, then took off and climbed to 28,000 feet on the way back to Minnesota. Those on board didn't appear to be jet setters. One had a pony tail, a beard, and a "bikers chain" dangling from his hip pocket securing his wallet to his belt. Hey, if you've got it, flaunt it, right?
Larry Flesner
