I test flight a DA50 RG... the new bird from Diamond Aircraft... with the smoothest test pilot ever.

I had the opportunity to sit in a Diamond DA62 when visiting Diamond Aircraft stand in last Friedrichshafen Aero show edition in Germany. I simply loved it.
Some days ago, I got a WhatsApp message from Alfonso Martínez, contact person in Spain for Diamond, offering the option of a test flight in a DA50 RG... the newest light plane from Diamond.
Fanni Pajer was the pilot in charge of the demo... such smooth and detailed explanations made it delightful.
There is lot to say about this Cirrus SR22 killer!
Make sure you visit Fanni's page at www.fannipajer.com
and her LinkedIn page / fanni-pajer-00b6b690
Also, should you need any information about any Diamond aircraft just contact Alfonso at
diamondaircraft.es/
camotool.com/
(BTW... Fanni reverted back to amend that the max gear operating speed in the DA50 is 162 knots. It's inspiring to have flown with such a professional person :-) )
Ah!!! Of course, the Top Gun theme cover credits to:
• Top Gun - Opening Them...

[@MN-qr2zi]

Hahaha the hand holding on throttle up was very cute 😂

[@whiskybravoflight]

She does have a great voice!

[@davidb1664]

I really liked this honest comparison from a novice of two popular planes.

[@bernardanderson3758]

I’m looking forward to seeing more flights

[@taftlove9879]

Nice video. Great to see the airplane in action!

[@bernardanderson3758]

Very well flight Instructor

[@lostagain2992]

I hope you bought the DA 50!

[@914va]

Nice airplane...and a beautiful test pilot.!!!!

[@electromechanicalstuff2602]

Test pilot agreed.

[@socalpilotjin3720]

My dream plane!

[@tigdogsbody]

I’m in love with the ice queen.

[@richardalberg]

I own an SR22T G6 and have flown a friend's DA50. They are both brilliant aircraft. My preference (which could be familiarity) is for the Cirrus. I really, really like Jet A, the DA50 fuel economy and FADEC - these are major advantages. However, the Cirrus has much better performance - especially when heavy. And although the avionics are meant to be similar, the Cirrus Perspective Plus has material advantages. These range from ergonomics with the much superior keypad for waypoint entry on the Cirrus to safety with an angle of attack indicator. Also worth noting is that the DA50 wingspan makes hangarage more challenging / expensive (but it does deliver tremendous stall performance). And then there is the parachute. So if buying again I would select the SR22. However, owning either would make me very happy.

[@pepem230]

Que bien video , usted posee un Cirrus ? Me ha gustado mucho los cirrus ,pero vaya que este avión tiene mucho que dar pelea al cirrus, me impresionó que no entre perdida wow oajala algún día pueda volar algunos de las aeronaves , saludos desde Nuevo León México

[@martinh88]

I'm rated on DA40 and DA42, would love to sample this DA50. It looks so aggressive.

[@trickedouttech321]

If I had the money, I would take a Diamond over a Cirrus any day, The DA50 is a serious flying machine, plus I can not stand side stick. I truly feel humans have a harder time recovering from a tight spot with a side stick, It is a feel thing.

[@Idecordoba]

qué preciosidad de avioneta

[@IGGYsWorld]

Las Diamond son preciosas... diría que más que las Cirrus. sobre todo las de dos motores con sus líneas "avispa". Me encantan.

[@Widewings748]

Parking brake on the runway?? That’s a no no dear instructor… the man is right in asking that question By the way…dream airplane. Nice video

[@IGGYsWorld]

"the man" appreciates your comment :-)

[@fannipajer]

The parking brake seating procedure is up to SOP of each company, and since Diamond demands available power check according to AFM setting parking brea=k is normal (if you have to wait). Even on the A320 and C525A parking break were set on RW when needed.

[@nikhayes3396]

Buy both, and we can fly around together. Want to be friends?

[@jjcool7967]

thank God for the test Pilot. , I'm not a Diamond fan, but for the money, he should look at the TBM 960 you have more room.

[@lostgriz]

Are you actually comparing the TBM 960 to the DA 50 RG?

[@garyowen9044]

@@lostgrizI was thinking the same thing. Two totally different aircraft, for two totally different missions.

[@Maniac742]

I'd take the Diamond over a Cirrus, personally. It sips fuel lightly, takes Jet A, and Diamond's safety record is unmatched. Both planes are well built, though.

[@TheJorPat]

No tiene trim eléctrico en el sidestick? Me ha parecido verla trimar un par de veces en la parte central tras los gases

[@IGGYsWorld]

Muy observador. Por alguna razón el trimming de timón de cola está en la consola. Por eso comento en el vídeo que me gusta más el trimming de joystick de pulgar en la Cirrus.

[@TheReadBaron91]

As an AP I much prefer the SR series to maintain that any Diamond. They fly nice, but can be a pain to work on.

[@IGGYsWorld]

I have exactly those inputs from Diamond owners... the maintenance cost is significantly higher than Cirrus... and I've also heard some bad stories about the reliability for the Austro engines, mostly related to the ECU.

[@dsSpitfiremk4]

DA50 has Continental engine.

[@IGGYsWorld]

@@dsSpitfiremk4 You are correct The inputs I had are about the Austro enigne in the DA42 so probably they don't apply to the DA50.

[@TheReadBaron91]

@@dsSpitfiremk4 same, never worked on the DA50 either

[@herbbates4713]

So the DA50 is a four seater, with two people in the back you only have a few inches between them, 10 inches at the most, maybe three kids will fit in back

[@IGGYsWorld]

Agreed… but that seems an industry practice. Cirrus does the same. In the new SR22 models they certified back seats for 3 people… same space, but three belts, so you can fit 3 kids… maybe an adult and 2 kids. Just like the Diamond. Also, Cirrus Vision Jet has a back seat line with 3 seats, effectively for 2 kids and an adult. Anyway, I would love to have that seat arrangement in my SR22 (G2… plain 2+2). Several times I would have loved to be able to seat an adult and 2 kids in the back.

[@nenadilic5953]

What are the speed and consumption at 60% power?

[@IGGYsWorld]

Sorry I didn't test that... I can't give you the exact figures...

[@chippyjohn1]

What's with the imperial measurements. Thought Germany uses normal measurement.

[@berndl]

Strange ATC

[@tacodias]

I find that the level of English of Spains ATCs is too poor

[@oldsnwbrdr]

Lack of speed and range for the price will cost Diamond a lot of sales.

[@easymemesniper]

haha funny editing

[@dailydose273]

When she repeatedly said "you don't need that much fuel", you knew it was a hard NO.

[@meazy451]

Can't imagine being in the same plane as that woman much less flying one with her sitting next to me. I could feel the absolute control and judgement on every move. Just no.

[@CyrilDeretz]

Why is she not saying "my airplane"/"your airplane" when switching commands? She puts her hand on the throttle as well when he is taking off and doesn't let him fly the plane on the stall exercise. I don't think these are very safe habits or she just doesn't trust him? Really like this airplane it shows excellent performances but has no parachute which is clearly a downside vs a Cirrus. It is also quite expensive compared to the 62

[@IGGYsWorld]

She actually uses "My controls... your controls..." I kind of like it. Regarding the parachute (I am a big supporter of it) you should check the fatality rate of Diamond vs Cirrus. You will be surprised.

[@CyrilDeretz]

@@IGGYsWorld didn't hear that either but will watch again. Yes Diamonds have good accident stats, they have very good gliding characteristics with their very long wings and low speed stall performance

[@shoemanyork]

@@IGGYsWorld 2% of all Cirrus's produced have been in fatal accidents despite the parachute, but often involve pilots who have not been trained properly despite the free embark training Cirrus offer

[@Darrin67]

Love all of the Diamond aircraft, but must admit, that flight instructor would annoy the hell outta me. She has nervous energy and doesnt seem to be a good instructor at all. I would not hire her at all to instruct me.

[@johnlaw6735]

"special effects" on take off 🤣🤣🤣

[@SMcda]

why bother, just buy a Piper Mirage for a 1/3 of the price. Retro panels are better then the antiquated g1000 anyway.

[@muhammadnimji4626]

Co-pilot really needs to chill!

[@fannipajer]

The copilot was the factory demo pilot, which is me! You try chilling when you fly with different pilots in different countries you know nothing about! 😃

[@rrocketman]

Far out I like this plane. I need to win lotto or billionaire make donation so I can acquire 😁

[@al3724]

If you found that lady really annoying clap your hands.

[@paulsheather7657]

How to destroy a good aircraft video use top gun music!

[@flyingklehag113]

You seemed to be a little bit "disconnected" to the flight... At the beginning I thought you are a student pilot or making your first trial flight...

[@rakon8496]

why is atc talking english despite she is answering in english? thats rude...

[@billjones3071]

This flight seems very unprofessional