New Pilots To Train in Rotax-powered Cirrus TRAC10

Cirrus is adding a new airplane to its TRAC flight training product line, the Rotax 916-powered TRAC10 with a three-seat cabin, Garmin avionics, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), with price starting at $499,000. Deliveries in the U.S. will begin in 2027, and elsewhere in 2028.

The turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc delivers 160 hp and burns as few as 5.9 gph at 65% power. More importantly, the engine runs on 100LL avgas, unleaded 91/94, and select blends of mogas. Engine control is electronic, simplifying operation. Flight training providers can monitor TRAC10 fleets with Cirrus IQ wireless transmission of aircraft data, integration with third-party debrief applications, and remote monitoring of fuel and coolant levels and oil temperature.

The three-seat configuration is designed to facilitate crew-based observational training with an observer in an elevated third seat in the rear of the cabin. An optional configurable display for the rear seat helps keep the observer “immersed in the flight deck workflow,” according to Cirrus. The cabin also features adjustable seats and rudder pedals, multiple USB-C ports, and cup holders at each seat. Air conditioning is optional.

In addition to CAPS, the TRAC10’s autopilot is equipped with Garmin’s Electronic Stability & Protection and level button. Airline-style stick shakers warn of impending stalls, while a cuffed-wing leading-edge design maximizes spin resistance and helps with optimal controllability at low speeds.