Cirrus has unveiled Perspective Core, a new avionics suite for the TRAC10 training aircraft, built on Garmin’s AXIS platform. Featuring two touchscreen displays, integrated safety functions and simplified engine management, the system is designed to support the training of future professional pilots. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the United States in 2027, followed by international markets in 2028.

Standard equipment includes two high-resolution 11.6-inch displays. Each can serve as a primary flight display (PFD) or a multifunction display (MFD), with engine information remaining visible at all times. Pilots can choose between full-screen and split-screen layouts, depending on the phase of flight and training requirements.

The TRAC10 has three seats, allowing two students to fly alongside an instructor: one operating the aircraft and the other observing from the rear seat. An optional third display next to the rear seat gives the observing student a clearer view of flight information and aircraft systems. With this configuration, Cirrus aims to improve training efficiency and the educational value of time spent on board.

According to Cirrus CEO Zean Nielsen, Perspective Core was selected to help students develop the skills required for a professional flying career from the outset. The manufacturer highlights the display format and navigation capabilities intended to prepare students for operating modern commercial aircraft.

The new avionics suite includes enhanced synthetic vision, providing a three-dimensional view of terrain, obstacles, runways and taxiway markings. The primary flight display can show a map or nearby traffic within the horizontal situation indicator, while additional compact views provide access to flight plans, weather and other information. The 3D SafeTaxi system offers a three-dimensional representation of airport infrastructure, including taxiways, runways, hangars and surrounding structures.

Perspective Core complements the TRAC10’s safety equipment, which includes the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), Electronic Stability Protection (ESP) and the blue LVL button for returning the aircraft to level flight. A dedicated button on the display bezel also provides quick access to emergency procedures.

Runway Occupancy Awareness uses ADS-B data to warn of potential runway conflicts involving other aircraft and vehicles whose data it receives. The optional SurfaceWatch system provides visual and aural alerts to help prevent attempted takeoffs or landings on taxiways.

Power comes from a 160-horsepower turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc engine, featuring FADEC and single-lever power control. This reduces the number of tasks required to manage the engine, while the integrated Engine Indication System (EIS) displays its operating parameters. According to the manufacturer, fuel consumption can be as low as approximately 22.3 litres per hour at 65 per cent cruise power. The engine supports several fuel types, including 100LL aviation gasoline, unleaded 91/94 fuels and selected automotive gasoline blends.

For flight schools, Cirrus IQ wirelessly transmits aircraft data and supports integration with third-party flight analysis and fleet management tools. Operators can digitally monitor fuel and other fluid levels, as well as maintenance intervals, while navigation databases are updated automatically.

The TRAC10 will be manufactured at Cirrus’s headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota. The manufacturer says it has already secured more than 100 orders from 13 professional flight schools worldwide, with the aircraft’s starting price set at $499,900.