Cirrus announces clean-sheet trainer

The TRAC10 will be powered by a turbocharged Rotax 912 iSc producing 160 horsepower with full authority digital engine control that burns 5.9 gallons per hour at 65 percent power. The engine can run on unleaded 91/94 and some mogas blends, as well as avgas. The aircraft is fitted with Garmin avionics (with safety features including Electronic Stability and Protection and one-button leveling) as well as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, and is priced starting at $499,900.

"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," said Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen, in the July 6 announcement. "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."

Deliveries are expected to begin in 2027 in the United States, with international deliveries to follow in 2028. Cirrus reported 100 orders are already on the books from 13 flight schools worldwide.

Purpose-built to train future airline pilots, the TRAC10's third seat is designed to optimize learning efficiency by emphasizing observational training. The aircraft is also equipped with stick-shakers to mimic the behavior of large turbine aircraft approaching a stall, and a cuffed wing to enhance spin resistance. Seats and rudder pedals can be adjusted to accommodate a range of pilot sizes, and are designed to be durable enough to stand up to high-frequency use. Air conditioning is among the available options.

The TRAC10 will be built at Cirrus headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota.