# Latest **URL:** https://forum.cirruspilots.org/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/categories.md) --- ## [How to Upgrade/Update your COPA Membership](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/how-to-upgrade-update-your-copa-membership/216458)
**Author:** [@ErikGun](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/ErikGun)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/how-to-upgrade-update-your-copa-membership/216458 "2020-05-22T17:04:32Z")
Here are the instructions for updating your COPA Membership. SomeUsers are just “Free” Guest Members with Very Limited access to the Forums. (Guest and Website Issues) Other Members may have let their Membership Lapse … --- ## [COPA Forums | New User Guide](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/copa-forums-new-user-guide/215267)
**Author:** [@ErikGun](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/ErikGun)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/copa-forums-new-user-guide/215267 "2020-04-25T00:06:41Z")
Welcome! As a new user of the COPA Forums, we hope you will find this site intuitive and clearly structured, but here is some guidance to get you started: Basic Terms Used by the COPA Forums (Nomenclature) Here are so… --- ## [Side stick cover](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/side-stick-cover/303724)
**Author:** [@dvhayes](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/dvhayes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/side-stick-cover/303724 "2026-10-16T03:43:49Z")
Anyone have suggestions for replacing the cover on pilot side side stick? --- ## [Price Parachute](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/price-parachute/301744)
**Author:** [@dcombs](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/dcombs)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/price-parachute/301744 "2026-10-01T20:13:19Z")
Hi guys. I have a 2003 SR22 Centennial. I need the parachute re-packed. Unless, is it possible to go without re-packing ? --- ## [2006 SR22 1/4 Share Newcastle EGNT](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/2006-sr22-1-4-share-newcastle-egnt/304610)
**Author:** [@imtaylor](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/imtaylor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/2006-sr22-1-4-share-newcastle-egnt/304610 "2026-09-30T13:15:21Z")
We are a group of 3 based at Newcastle EGNT seeking a fourth member. Aircraft hangared. New engine and prop, around 1400 hours airframe TT. DFC 90 / 2 x GTN 650’s, great aircraft! £65,000 GBP --- ## [Starlink Mini - Guide for Cirrus and other General Aviation users](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/starlink-mini-guide-for-cirrus-and-other-general-aviation-users/283319)
**Author:** [@ErikGun](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/ErikGun)\ **Replies:** 342\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/starlink-mini-guide-for-cirrus-and-other-general-aviation-users/283319 "2026-09-21T15:33:00Z")
Update as of 2026-03-02T08:00:00Z (UTC) Effective 2026-03-01T08:00:00Z (UTC), Starlink introduced two new Aviation plans: Aviation 300MPH and Aviation 450MPH. The Roam, local/Global Priority Plans are now limited to \< 1… --- ## [SR22 G1 STEC 55x Autopilot Problem](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/sr22-g1-stec-55x-autopilot-problem/287720)
**Author:** [@Scott\_Falgout](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Scott_Falgout)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/sr22-g1-stec-55x-autopilot-problem/287720 "2026-09-18T18:11:14Z")
Good morniing. I have G1 SR22 with a STEC 55X autopilot that is not holding a heading. The trim motor was replaced as it was thought to be the only issue. I have two G5s replacing the Attitude and Heading indicators. … --- ## [Electronic Checklists](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/electronic-checklists/95015)
**Author:** [@midlifeflyer](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/midlifeflyer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/electronic-checklists/95015 "2026-09-14T15:51:49Z")
Are the built-in electronic checklists in the Garmin glass panel modifiable? --- ## [Historical Aircraft Analytics](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/historical-aircraft-analytics/304053)
**Author:** [@mikezella](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/mikezella)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/historical-aircraft-analytics/304053 "2026-09-10T22:28:42Z")
Hey all! A local Cirrus owner and client of mine encouraged me to post on here - he thought the community might be interested. Below is a map showing the Cirrus \[of each type\] with the greatest number of unique airports… --- ## [Entegra EX5000 MFD error when loading Jeppesen Charts and Nav Data](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/entegra-ex5000-mfd-error-when-loading-jeppesen-charts-and-nav-data/303925)
**Author:** [@Mdanemann](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Mdanemann)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/entegra-ex5000-mfd-error-when-loading-jeppesen-charts-and-nav-data/303925 "2026-09-09T21:55:28Z")
Hi – The other day I was updating my Jeppesen data on my 2005 Cirrus with the Entegra EX5000 MFD. I have done this before with no issue but this time I was loading charts that were not yet active. I can’t remember whic… --- ## [COPA Migration 2026 Registration Now Open!](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/copa-migration-2026-registration-now-open/299593)
**Author:** [@ethannarber](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/ethannarber)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/copa-migration-2026-registration-now-open/299593 "2026-09-09T02:39:47Z")
Registration is Now Open! COPA’s largest event of the year, our 2026 Migration Fly-in and Trade Show, will be September 17-20 at the beautiful Grand Hyatt River Walk in San Antonio, Texas! REGISTER NOW Why Attend? Tr… --- ## [Licensed FAA examiners in Australia](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/licensed-faa-examiners-in-australia/303697)
**Author:** [@abroadhurst](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/abroadhurst)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/licensed-faa-examiners-in-australia/303697 "2026-09-04T03:29:55Z")
I would like to keep my FAA license current while I live in Australia and have heard from some sources it is possible to have a class II medical done in Australia but a FAA qualified / recognised medical examiner and al… --- ## [Fill to Tabs - what part of the tab?](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/fill-to-tabs-what-part-of-the-tab/78521)
**Author:** [@russgarr](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/russgarr)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/fill-to-tabs-what-part-of-the-tab/78521 "2026-09-03T12:06:38Z")
When “filling to tabs” - do I fill the tank such that the fuel is just touching the bottom of the tab or do I submerge the top of the tab in fuel? --- ## [Frost On Wings](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/frost-on-wings/303694)
**Author:** [@Austin\_Champine](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Austin_Champine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/frost-on-wings/303694 "2026-09-03T04:57:18Z")
It is getting to be that time of year again. We are heading into overnight frost season, so I am curious what everyone in the colder parts of the country is actually doing about it. I fly SRs out of the Duluth area and f… --- ## [Ground icing and heated hanger](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/ground-icing-and-heated-hanger/93715)
**Author:** [@Psimmonsa](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Psimmonsa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:19am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/ground-icing-and-heated-hanger/93715 "2026-09-02T03:19:39Z")
when I pull plane from a heated hanger after preflight into -2 to -4 degrees celsius I get condensation on wing. Seems to stay liquid for a while. Do I need to be worried about this turning into ice and how quickly. --- ## [What is the blue block on bottom right?](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/what-is-the-blue-block-on-bottom-right/303531)
**Author:** [@bppilot](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/bppilot)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/what-is-the-blue-block-on-bottom-right/303531 "2026-08-27T18:01:03Z")
On the bottom right side of the main forum page there’s a blue block. Any idea why this is here? Some sort of errant element? It sits stagnant and doesn’t scroll when you move through the topic list. Does not appear … --- ## [San Antonio Companions](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/san-antonio-companions/303476)
**Author:** [@Max\_Mirot](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Max_Mirot)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/san-antonio-companions/303476 "2026-08-26T02:33:35Z")
I will in the owner maintenance class most of the 17th. I don’t see anything planned for companions on the 17th. My spouse is going to be pretty bored just hanging out in the hotel alone. ( She is not one to go exploring… --- ## [Early Bird Migration Ticket Availabe](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/early-bird-migration-ticket-availabe/303496)
**Author:** [@david.groves11](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/david.groves11)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/early-bird-migration-ticket-availabe/303496 "2026-08-25T23:52:04Z")
Any one thinking about going to Migration 2026? I have a ticket available and a Hyatt Reservation. DM me if interested. --- ## [Email Replies Newly Rejected](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/email-replies-newly-rejected/302383)
**Author:** [@asegal](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/asegal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/email-replies-newly-rejected/302383 "2026-07-29T00:26:16Z")
Recently, when I try to reply to forum posts or dm’s by email, they are rejected. Did something change that I need to update on my end? --- ## [Persistent hot #4 on SR22 G5 NA, survived a cylinder replacement. Looking for the detail I'm missing](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/persistent-hot-4-on-sr22-g5-na-survived-a-cylinder-replacement-looking-for-the-detail-im-missing/302276)
**Author:** [@Greg\_J](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Greg_J)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/persistent-hot-4-on-sr22-g5-na-survived-a-cylinder-replacement-looking-for-the-detail-im-missing/302276 "2026-07-25T01:55:23Z")
2024 SR22 NA, IO-550-N, Perspective data on every flight. Since April, #4 has run 35 to 65F hotter than the median of the other five in every phase. Hits 420 in a normal full rich climb on hot days. Low utilization airpl… --- ## [Florida based: Seeking a longer term SR22/SR20 Dry Lease Opportunity](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/florida-based-seeking-a-longer-term-sr22-sr20-dry-lease-opportunity/302213)
**Author:** [@Fabio\_Borges\_dos\_San](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Fabio_Borges_dos_San)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/florida-based-seeking-a-longer-term-sr22-sr20-dry-lease-opportunity/302213 "2026-07-22T16:16:02Z")
I’m based in KISM but could pick up the plane anywhere in the US. Seeking a longer term (6 mo+) SR22/SR20 (G3+) Dry Lease Opportunity. --- ## [2006 SR22 FOR SALE](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/2006-sr22-for-sale/302207)
**Author:** [@Tyler\_Beck](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Tyler_Beck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/2006-sr22-for-sale/302207 "2026-07-22T13:29:22Z")
2006 Cirrus SR22 G2 — $345,000 | Based KTPA (Tampa) (~1,050 hrs), annual (Nov 2025) :white\_check\_mark: Avidyne DFC90 digital autopilot :white\_check\_mark: CAPS parachute repacked 2022 :white\_check\_mark: TKS anti-ice s… --- ## [Email responses to posts make a mess](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/email-responses-to-posts-make-a-mess/301970)
**Author:** [@gordonf](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/gordonf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/email-responses-to-posts-make-a-mess/301970 "2026-07-18T21:58:47Z")
I’ve repeatedly had to clean up posts by William Theobold where he has responded to forum posts via email. Unfortunately, the emails include a messy appended section of whatever post he’s responding to, and it gets very … --- ## [Only Seeing Guest Forum](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/only-seeing-guest-forum/222872)
**Author:** [@markrlutz3](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/markrlutz3)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/only-seeing-guest-forum/222872 "2026-07-18T03:57:35Z")
Hi, My name is Mark Lutz and I am a student pilot in a Cirrus SR22T and I signed up for COPA a few months ago but can only see the guest forums. I am wondering if there is something in my account that still needs to be … --- ## [Hex size for DFC 90](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/hex-size-for-dfc-90/301905)
**Author:** [@Twalk320](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Twalk320)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/hex-size-for-dfc-90/301905 "2026-07-14T14:59:11Z")
Does someone know the hex head size to remove a DFC 90 autopilot? --- ## [What percentage discount is reasonable for purchasing a damaged Cirrus?](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/what-percentage-discount-is-reasonable-for-purchasing-a-damaged-cirrus/301718)
**Author:** [@Rusty\_Bourland](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Rusty_Bourland)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/what-percentage-discount-is-reasonable-for-purchasing-a-damaged-cirrus/301718 "2026-07-14T05:08:20Z")
Hello everyone, I’m hoping to get some guidance from the Cirrus community regarding the resale value of an accident-repaired aircraft. I’ve been looking at a particular SR22T that was involved in an accident and has si… --- ## [Media Usage Policy Link is Fixed - Thank You](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/media-usage-policy-link-is-fixed-thank-you/301804)
**Author:** [@mwaddell](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/mwaddell)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/media-usage-policy-link-is-fixed-thank-you/301804 "2026-07-12T03:53:55Z")
Gordon raised this last month. There is still no link on the website I can find that goes to forum posting Guidelines. I’ll cut & paste the guidelines below. Is this linked on the webpage and I just didn’t find it? ▶ … --- ## [Digitizing aircraft logbooks-](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/digitizing-aircraft-logbooks/301640)
**Author:** [@Ian\_Amit](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/Ian_Amit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/digitizing-aircraft-logbooks/301640 "2026-07-07T12:33:58Z")
Full disclosure - only a Cirrus Pilot occasionally (friends and students), but figured I’d share here as an airplane owner… Got tired of either manually scanning logbooks to PDFs and updating them, or trying to find onl… --- ## [Interior reupholstering or cleaning?](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/interior-reupholstering-or-cleaning/301623)
**Author:** [@David\_Doiron](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/David_Doiron)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/interior-reupholstering-or-cleaning/301623 "2026-07-07T02:49:24Z")
I have a 2021 G6 and the console is sticky and a bit gross. Does anyone have any suggestions for possibly reupholstering or cleaning? --- ## [COPA + RAF Event](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/copa-raf-event/301543)
**Author:** [@zpaulCA](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/u/zpaulCA)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/t/copa-raf-event/301543 "2026-07-03T16:29:11Z")
Got this emailed invite to a webinar, which sounds really interesting! Exclusive COPA Member Webinar: Discover the RAF Monday, July 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET \*\*But, when I click the registration link, I get this: \*\* [Next page](https://forum.cirruspilots.org/latest.md?page=1)