Cirrus SR22 Entegra

The Cirrus SR22 Entegra (commonly searched as the SR22 Entegra, SR22, SR-22, SR22TN, and Avidyne Entegra) documents the pivotal era when Cirrus Aircraft transitioned general aviation from round steam dials to the modern glass cockpit. Before Garmin Perspective became standard, Cirrus made aviation history in 2003 by offering the Avidyne Entegra glass suite as factory-standard equipment on the SR22 G1, G2, and early G3 airframes. Developed by TorqueSim in collaboration with RealSimGear, the Take Command!: SR22 Entegra Series for X-Plane 12 models this foundational generation with an uncompromising, study-level engineering approach that sets it apart from casual runabouts.

The package includes two distinct high-performance models: the standard naturally aspirated SR22 G3 and the turbonormalized SR22TN G3. The SR22TN incorporates a first-principles engineering model of the Tornado Alley Turbo-Normalizing system, simulating mass airflow through twin turbochargers, wastegate controller oil pressures, and intercooler temperature drops. Inside the cockpit, the Avidyne Entegra EX5000 displays run on dedicated background threads, providing smooth moving-map terrain rendering, Lean-Assist calibration, and selectable digital autopilot suites (S-TEC 55X or Avidyne DFC90). TorqueSim simulates every individual electrical bus, alternator, and battery, backed by a fully modeled circuit breaker panel where breakers trip dynamically under genuine thermal and overcurrent conditions.

At the core of this simulation is a proprietary C++ physics engine that operates on its own CPU thread, completely detached from basic simulator shortcuts. TorqueSim simulates the mass flow of air and fuel through every internal section of the Continental IO-550-N engine. Pressures, temperatures, fuel vaporization, oil degradation, and cylinder-by-cylinder detonation are calculated dynamically. The package includes both the naturally aspirated SR22 and the high-altitude SR22TN, which features a fully realized simulation of the Tornado Alley Turbo-Normalizing system—complete with absolute pressure controllers, intercoolers, and wastegates that respond authentically to oil temperature and throttle movements.

In X-Plane 12, the Avidyne Entegra R8 primary flight display and multifunction display provide an authentic vintage glass experience. Unlike contemporary touchscreen avionics, the Entegra relies on bezel keys, dedicated rotary knobs, and an integrated S-TEC 55X autopilot. Pilots must hand-fly precise pitch attitudes during the takeoff roll, manage fuel tank imbalance, and monitor cylinder head temperatures during long climbs. Combined with full persistent airframe states that track wear and tear, tire deflation, battery drain, and oil cooling between simulator sessions, the TorqueSim Entegra represents one of the deepest piston aircraft simulations available.

Primary Missions & Operational Roles

• High-Altitude Mountain & Weather Traversal: Flying the turbocharged SR22TN model into Flight Level 180 to 250 with built-in oxygen systems, maximizing true airspeed above regional weather patterns and terrain.

• Classic Glass Cockpit IFR Operations: Navigating complex airway routes and instrument approaches using the Avidyne Entegra R8 flight deck paired with dual GNS 430 units or aftermarket GTN 750/650 setups.

• Piston Engine Management & Leaning Mastery: Utilizing the Entegra MFD Engine Page and Lean-Assist mode to balance fuel flow, exhaust gas temperatures, and cylinder head temperatures across high-power cruise profiles.

• Cross-Country Family Touring: Recreating fast 165 to 195 KTAS personal business and vacation travel over 600 to 900 nautical mile hops between regional municipal airports.