Articles + Resources

My Piston Power Experience

After five years as a first-time owner, I learned the hard way that the Piston Power “Tip-to-Tail” is not the comprehensive coverage it sounds like: only specific listed items are covered, rates rise unilaterally every year, and you forfeit your entire engine-overhaul account balance if you don’t renew (even when the prices go up and the coverage level drops). I wish I’d had an attorney and mechanic review the contract first. Read my review on the Diamond Pilots Association website to avoid making the same mistake.

The Austro CANport – An Early Review

Diamond Aircraft/Austro Engines recently unveiled a new device designed specifically for the Austro Engines and the Electronic Control Unit. I have installed it in my

Diamond Pilots Association Launches Our Third Annual Worldwide Diamond Aircraft Owners and Pilots Survey

The Diamond Pilots Association (DPA) is excited to announce the opening of the third annual worldwide survey of Diamond Aircraft owners and pilots. This year’s survey has

Diamond Pilot’s Association – 2025 A Year in Review

The Diamond Pilot’s Association (DPA) completed its second full year of operations in 2025. What started off as an idea in 2022, the organization was

Multi-Camera Video for General Aviation

Join DPA advisor Trevor Moody for a great deep dive into preparing, shooting, and editing multi-camera video on his DA42!

MOSAIC and Diamond Aircraft – What Sport Pilots Need to Know

The DA20 (all models) and specific models of the DA40-180 certified for MTOW of 1150 kg (2,535 lbs.) can be flown by pilots using Sport Pilot privileges under the new MOSAIC rules, beginning October 22, 2025.

Understanding the EECU

The following presentation provides an overview of the Austro Engine ECU and the key things owners and pilots should know about the FADEC system that manages the engine.

DPA Fly-In Report: AirVenture 2025

Airventure 2025 activities for Diamond owners and pilots included an updated Diamond exhibit, collaborative meetings with Diamond & Austro executives, and a big party to welcome the Diamond Flying Club.

Diamond Fest 2025 Survey

Please join the Diamond Pilots Association (DPA) for our 3nd Annual fly-in to the birthplace of many of our aircraft at the Diamond Aircraft Industries

PIREP: X-Plane and the G1000 NXi Desktop Trainer

The Garmin G1000 is the heart of most Diamond Aircraft, particularly if you are flying IFR. The NXi version of the G1000 is even more sophisticated with additional features. In many respects it is overwhelming and rivals (and, in some respects, exceeds) the capabilities found on modern airline transport and business jet aircraft.

To fully understand the capabilities of this avionics package while safely on the ground and not burning fuel, a desktop simulator complete with replica displays and controls is a helpful training aid. With the computing power available today, their graphic cards, both off-the-shelf and unique software, and a G1000 hardware replica, a powerful training aid can be created to learn and practice the features of the G1000 and the NXi version.