Cirrus Transition Training in New Jersey: SR-20 and SR-22 at Essex County Airport

Century Air offers Cirrus SR-20 and SR-22 transition, initial, and recurrent training at Essex County Airport (KCDW) in Caldwell, New Jersey, approximately 30 minutes from New York City. Whether you are transitioning into your first Cirrus from another aircraft type, completing your initial Cirrus checkout, or maintaining your IFR currency and CAPS proficiency, our programs are structured to match your experience level and scheduling needs.  The Cirrus SR-20 and SR-22 represent some of the most technologically advanced single-engine aircraft available to private pilots. The Garmin Perspective avionics suite (built on the G1000 NXi platform), the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), and the composite airframe make the Cirrus a high-performance aircraft that rewards thorough transition training. Century Air’s G1000 simulator, the only one of its kind in the Northeastern United States, provides an ideal environment for avionics familiarization before your first Cirrus flight.

Century Air’s Cirrus training instructors hold FAA certifications and are experienced in the specific systems, emergency procedures, and avionics of the Cirrus fleet. Training covers aircraft systems and performance, Garmin Perspective avionics operation, CAPS activation and emergency procedures, takeoff and landing techniques, and IFR operations in the NYC area airspace. Century Air is also an insurance-approved training center, meaning your completion of an initial or recurrent Cirrus training course at our facility may satisfy insurance requirements for Cirrus owners and operators.  Cirrus aircraft in our rental program are available for extended periods for pilots who wish to build time after completing transition training. For pilots considering Cirrus ownership, our team can advise on training requirements and help you plan a checkout program tailored to your aircraft.

Century Air has provided Cirrus transition training since the SR-20 and SR-22 became established in the general aviation fleet. Our training programs are FAA approved and structured around the experience level of each pilot, from first-time Cirrus students to experienced owners completing recurrent training and IFR currency requirements. Training typically takes 5 to 15 hours depending on your current experience and goals, and can be scheduled flexibly around your availability at Essex County Airport. Contact us to discuss your Cirrus training requirements and receive a program recommendation tailored to your background.

What makes Century Air different from other NJ flight schools? Century Air is the only Garmin G1000 simulator in the Northeast, offers a guaranteed Republic Airways interview pathway, and has insurance-approved recurrent training. Century Air serves student pilots from across the New York City metro area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Hoboken, Jersey City, and throughout Northern New Jersey.