I see argument to train in what you buy. For some, this may be a good idea. Note, I said "some", a relative amount... to what? By and large, I think this would be a bad idea. Most people seeing flight training are not suited to this level of training. And, as stated by others, most will not continue to seek out the training in maintaining proficiency.
In an earlier post I stated, "If you fly too fast, your errors happen even faster." One person twisted that into "You're flying faster than I am!" or something along those lines. Who cares how fast you go as long as it's appropriate for the phase of flight and within the limitations of 91.117? Perhaps the person on the parallel approach as you overshoot the localizer? I witnessed this. He was one of those who had no indication of any training for any purpose since his flight review over a year earlier. I was saying something right along with the controller advising him to correct his course. Either way, it's a good reason not to overfly your skill level. Few pilots can suddenly adapt to flying their first ILS at 160 KIAS. This guy had problems with years of "experience."
Next, there are few locations available where you can train in a Cirrus whether it's a 20 or 22. Add to that, the cost is going to be considerably higher. One local club/school has an SR-22. The hourly cost per tach hour is $239. By the way, this is on top of the monthly membership fee of $385.
I don't know where the wealthy folks known of here got their money. But, I have only one student who was born into money. The rest earned it and they didn't do so by spending a lot of money early on in less-productive activity. I know at least two of my students wouldn't make that step in primary training. So, they choose the current mode and in the end get more bang for the buck.
As far as technology being scary... I've never said that. Not once. Technology has produced some awesome tools. Flying glass can be a great tool. I will tell you it's a lot harder to train a primary student on glass if you don't have a decent simulator. I can say that with absolute certainty as three of my primary students are learning on glass. If you've never tried to learn a new operating system or software tool while moving in three dimensions, you're in for a treat. Sims make it safer and less expensive... unless you're at a 142 school for the Sovereign. Nothing's cheap there.
Yes, I said it can take fifteen hours to transition to glass. Now, let me qualify that... again. If you've never flown anything but analog gages and suddenly want to learn to fly IFR on glass, expect to spend a reasonable fifteen hours coming up to par in proficiently and safely operating that aircraft in IMC. Some may do it in less. Others will take longer. Either way, I won't sign off someone to rent my airplane until I'm convinced they are safe and proficient on glass instruments. It's my ticket and my signature and number in your logbook... my livelihood at risk. I get to choose how that signature and are applied.
Flying isn't hard. At least, not for those who have been trained to do so. Flying is all about managed risk. I've watched pilots go up without fear. I watched one guy ready to stuff his grandparents and sister into a plane while using the wrong weight and balance figures. Would it have flown? Certainly. But, it takes only one minor incident followed by an investigation finding the aircraft was overweight. That particular pilot wants to become a CFI. It only takes one incident to toast his chances.
I don't think Steve intended to bash Cirrus. Nor, did I. They put out an awesome aircraft. Most aircraft manufacturers do. But, desire for market share often often outweighs the desire to putting the appropriate aircraft into the hands of a given experience level. The SR-22 does not fill that bill for the greatest majority of those seeking instruction.
With that...
Steven, Welcome to the board! I'm sorry for the baptism in fire with your blog posted. Yep, I was the one who responded to your email through the Cessna Affiliate Site.
But, I do love the story on champagne.
Another one that I didn't really notice until my Commercial checkride was that I've gotten kind of bad at engine-outs. So, a couple weeks ago, I felt like flying and didn't have a destination in mind, so I grabbed my CFI and went to work on them. 
) Unfortunately, there aren't nearly enough CFI's like that in the world, and not nearly enough pilots who seek to be challenged like that. We don't like to admit that we're not SuperPilots. 
