Diamond DA4O Is One Of The Safest Airplanes To Fly

[@davidhoman3807]

Although the Piper Tomahawk T-Tails had a safety issue regarding spins, the Diamonds have never shared that problem. Part of …CORRECTION Diamond’s (I originally typed “Piper’s”) solution was to add stall strips to the wings. You can see some real small ones on this aircraft. At 7:49 as Mike walks toward the front of the left wing, you can see one (only about 5 inches wide) just inward of the left landing light that is on the leading edge of the left wing. The DA-20 (Eclipse) and DA-40 (Star) just want to keep on flying when it comes time to land. A real joy to fly. My longest cross country was in a DA-40 from Atlanta to Destin and back in 2004. It had a 430/530, but the rental place did have some with G1000’s. That took extra training to rent of course. A wonderful trip! Nice Review!

[@DiamondFlyer]

As an owner of a 2008 XLS, I appreciated your video. 2 corrections - Glide range from 1000ft is about 2mi. I see 7.5gph fuel burn at cruise @135TAS. Love your videos. Would like to fly the TSI sometime, let me know if your ever in metro Detroit area.

[@TheGbelcher]

Thanks for clarifying. 16 nm in 1,000 ft would be something like an 80:1 glide ratio. I knew there had to be a conversation error in there somewhere. Still super impressive tho

[@mojogrip]

16,000ft not nm I may have mispoke

[@ironmikeharrington]

@@mojogrip The DA 40 listed at best as 13:1 glide ratio which would be 13000 feet. They are officially listed as low as 8.8:1. The Avio risen 912 is 23:1 for comparison and probably the best glide ratio outside of a moto glider

[@mojogrip]

@@ironmikeharrington you are correct. I realize now that I was stating the glide ratio for my plane the TSi. Although that has also changed since this video was created

[@cducote6257]

@@mojogrip your still wrong the glide ratio for the sling is definitely no where close to 16miles for 1000ft.

[@EternalDetracting]

Love my DA-40, did my PPL in it. Wonderful aircraft!!

[@rufusbailey1746]

Newer DA-40’s you can get the NG model and cut the fuel burn in half as it’s running on Jet-A

[@air-headedaviator1805]

A flight school at my FBO uses Diamonds. A mix of DA40, 40 NG’s, and DA42’s. It always sticks out how little fuel it takes to top them off; needing only like 30 gallons from near empty compared to others that take 40 to 50. One time an instructor did a crazy 75 degree power climb from take off in a 40 NG, so I believe it that these things got some performance chops!

[@suzukirider9030]

The DA-40-NG runs on as little as 5 GPH, although it's Jet-A so it's a bit heavier per gallon although the volume of fuel tanks is less. A DA-40 cannot do a 75 degree climbout. Not even with an 100lbs pilot and running on fumes. Not even close. They can gain speed then pitch to 75 for a few seconds but that's a good way to get into a spin if you don't nose-down before power-on stalling

[@leonswan6733]

That was a very good job of reviewing this model plane. Makes me want to get one over a Cessna 172 or 180

[@BrianRhodes9763]

I absolutely love the DA40, right next to the Piper Tomahawk. It must be that T-Tail design.

[@stevecalder3885]

The DA40 is such a great plane to fly. Did my PPL in it. Love flying it!

[@rufusbailey1746]

Which flight school? My wife and I would prefer to fly something modern to get our ppl but having a hard time finding a place near us that has a DA-40 or SR-20/22.

[@stevecalder3885]

@@rufusbailey1746 I flew out of Spanish Fork (KSPK) in Utah, as well as South Valley Regional (U42) with Platinum Aviation. They have DA20s, 40’s as well as C172, C182 and a Barron 55 for twin training.

[@flodurpups9846]

Existing there experience with tdi, both diesek engine

[@Mr.Scootini]

I’m currently a student pilot training on the DA20. Would be nice to see a video on that plane. I’m surprised how the DA40 is basically a stretched DA20 and how the flap switch is identical 😂

[@trayxander6195]

Thank you for this wonderful in depth explanation of this plane.. I will be taking a tour of my country in one of these soon, so I was doing some recon on it. Thanks again - I feel safe to fly.

[@KennedyIndependent]

Thanks for making this video. I am just getting into the idea of learning to fly. Gliding is one of the main things that I want to do, but I also like the option of having an engine. It almost looks like this plane has a similar design to the gliders. Is that true?is that why you said it has such a good gliding range? You mentioned that it does not have a parachute, but could you install one?

[@whirledpeas3477]

Low wing, high vertical. Beautiful

[@danthecorkman]

Thanks for a very practical and detailed overview

[@90secondsofaviation86]

We have Da40 at our club and I was considering changing to it after my ppl licence, but after I've seen one pilot solo Da40 taking off on a long runway, I immediately changed my opinion and will change to VL3 instead. Da40 is a wonderful plane in the air but the take-off roll is very dismal

[@suzukirider9030]

Was that an DA-40NG by chance? Those are 10hp less at sea level while 100kg heavier, and more nose-heavy. Their rotation and stall speeds are like 8kn more than the TDI. I've flown in a DA-40-TDI (the ones powered by an IO-360). Full tanks and 3 ppl onboard. It was okay. Better than a C-172 with the same. The -NG versions are supposedly good for high TAS at high-altitudes, but they do need a decent runway to takeoff.

[@flodurpups9846]

Yes, the engine with tdi is not strong enough. Especially if you're at high level starting. To long runs for take of. How strong is the newer 2.0 tdi? Where's the difference?

[@90secondsofaviation86]

@@flodurpups9846 the power difference is significant in the newer model

[@KuschallRacing]

witch aircraft of this category got best gliding .........and, can a dimond ore sling be certifight as an motorglider ?? hope to heare from you

[@J2onton]

Bit confused on this one. With a glide ratio of 16 to 1. From 1,000 feet altitude you can glide 16,000 feet. Not 16 miles. Nice video.

[@michaelwiggins3663]

If you know where I "can find a nice DA40 for around $150k..." please let me know

[@suzukirider9030]

With a past-TBO engine, maybe...

[@mojogrip]

I Misspoke on the glide ratio 16000 ft not miles 😎

[@TheGbelcher]

😂 No worries. I’m gonna spend some more time in the office so I can hit you up for one of those TSIs!

[@topofthegreen]

I really enjoy flying the DA40.

[@yacahumax1431]

You should check out the DA 40NG.

[@carmudgeon7478]

Really good review. Always liked Diamond's T tails. Was that a Sun distributor machine in the background?

[@MichaelCarterShow]

I trained in that during my discovery flight last Sept. #Salute my gud brotha!!!!!

[@thomashanley3537]

ALways love your reviews thanks

[@josephburton92]

The new NG one has that’s Turbo Diesel in it. Always wanted to for one

[@WilliamWoodPhoto]

Fantastic airplane! Love flying it.

[@StephenClarkSAC]

Amazing plane, more interested in the DA40NG with that Mercedes-based turbo diesel. A lot like your turbo Rotax. Thanks for the detailed review. Please double check your math and statistics.

[@suzukirider9030]

A bit underpowered and hella nose-heavy that one. But alas, with gas prices going up - starts to look like a reasonable compromise.

[@jasonalpha]

Great video Mike

[@okhera1]

Very Nice Bro! Get Good People/Pilots!

[@class2instructor32]

I could do an hour long special about how safe the 20 is, I have seen some crazy shit.

[@suzukirider9030]

Hm?

[@class2instructor32]

@@suzukirider9030I used to instruct at a large school teaching just foriegn students, I've seen da20's go through crashes that would have killed the pilots in other planes, once a guy hit the approach lights & took one with him stuck in whe wing, the student thought it was something with his gear (?) Anyways he overshot with the huge light stuck in the wing & did a circuit!, Another guy crashed into the ditch & went from 70kts to 0 in 6 inches! Totaled the plane, the tail scorpioned, the guy survived but he hit his head on the attitude indicator when the floor cracked! Any other plane the engine would have made it's way into the cabin. They are tough as diamonds!

[@suzukirider9030]

@@class2instructor32 Sounds like it was a fun place to work :-D How many DA-20s did that place go through in a year? And how many students?

[@evenbetterthanyouthink]

Nigerian Air Force uses Diamond as a trainer aircraft and the Pakistani made Super Mushshak.

[@barnard-baca]

Beautiful

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

Everything looks good except those seats. Really low butt and really high knee's would make me numb.

[@BK-it6te]

Are you still flying?

[@treylem3]

16 miles of glide, from 1000 agl? That can't be right. Fantastic looking aircraft though., I'd REALLY Iike to build some hours in one of these. 👍

[@suzukirider9030]

16:1 sounds about right for a DA-40 though... I think that's what Mike meant to say.

[@hirdleyreid5796]

Nice intro

[@skyboys9814]

No airplane is safe, every airplane is safe. It's the pilot that decides the outcome of your landing.

[@the-bu3lb]

As nice is it was for you to learn in 90% of us will never be able to purchase this plane since are new pilots can barely Aford a used 1960-1980 Piper or Cessna

[@Magoosh1]

Glide ratio of 1.6 nm /1000 ft **

[@treylem3]

🎯 That sounds much more accurate. @ 8:1 vs @ 80:1 is quite a difference, lol 👍

[@suzukirider9030]

No, 16:1. 16nm is obviously way too much. 1.6nm is like 8:1 - is more realistic and a C-182 but the DA-40 can do better than that. 16:1 is a "claimed" number. I wouldn't bet on more than 14:1 in a practical situation though. But it can do way more than 8:1 - I've flown a C-182 and that thing DROPS if you cut the power to full idle. A DA-40 glides better. Maybe almost twice better.

[@jeeps7er]

@@treylem3 On the other hand, climb rate of 500ft per second is incredible performance. lol. (17:12)

[@razony]

The worst thing one can say about anything! (The Titanic people.)

[@charlesrobinson8143]

It looks like an insect

[@okhera1]

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