Learning To Land Takes Practice And Patience-Mastering The Roundout and Flare |Diamond DA40|

[@christopherbowers7219]

Once again, great video!! I recently did my solo in this DA-40!!! I would not have done it in any other plane!!! My CFI Paul stated he was very pleased with my work, and I can't thank him enough for the support and instruction that helped me get better at my landings!!! Thanks Bruce!!! Looking forward to connecting with you in the future! All the best!!

[@diamondstarpilot]

Nice work!

[@christopherbowers7219]

@@diamondstarpilot Thank you!!! This plane is absolutely perfect!!!

[@geezmix]

Nice Video! Nothing like a good slam & go on that first one :)

[@diamondstarpilot]

You got that right!

[@scottbeyer101]

Man I so feel this. I have 400+ landings in mostly PA28 and some C172s. Landings are never boring but I have a pretty easy time of it in the Piper particularly. But me and a buddy just bought a DA40 and feeling a little humble again haha. Twenty-four landings logged and uhhh... well I haven't punished the plane too bad. Good thing that rudder is so big. X-winds lately have been a little sporty.

[@diamondstarpilot]

I have worked with many people transitioning from Pipers and Cessnas to the Diamond. Universally, it takes them a while to become accustomed to the more precise handling and slippery aerodynamics of the DA40. She loves to float and when you move the stick she responds. You'll get it with a little practice. Good Luck!

[@jamesunger8433]

I'll never forget: Power=altitude gain or loss. If sinking low, with the threshold rising, add...too high with threshold moving down the windscreen, reduce power. Pitch changes your airspeed. Maintain your approach speed and only when you can make the last third of the runway (unless you have a super long runway) do you start adding flaps to bring your touchdown point further back. This ensures that in the event of power loss you can make the runway. Don't hang everything out in the air unless you are too high. In that case a forward slip, without passengers, will lose excess altitude. But better to just set up right the first time and gently let the plane touch down. Do NOT fly it to the ground or you can do a 3 point landing on a tricycle gear A/P and risk pranging the nose gear or wheelbarrow! I loved working on my landings at short strips and nailing them!

[@drawmaster77]

how much does a lesson cost?

[@diamondstarpilot]

$290/hour for plane, fuel and instructor.

[@drawmaster77]

@@diamondstarpilot about what I pay for ancient cessna

[@TheflyingrealtorKY]

Nothing is cheap in getting your PPL, I’m 48 hours in and have solo’d I’m preparing for my cross country solo. It is without question the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Including my Ph.D and 2 masters. I’m 54 years old and wanted to something stimulating and useful. Save up, or just do a lesson every now and then. I would recommend a good online ground school and get that knocked out and fly as you can afford it. It’s an absolute blast.