DPA board member and MEI CFI Trevor John Moody recently met with Diamond Aircraft and Take Flight Aviation to learn about the recently introduced Diamond Brilliance training program.
Dan Montgomery The BEST propeller, and most expensive one for the DA40 (Lycoming powered) is the 2-blade, true composite prop from Hartzell. It is the
TL: DR The Hartzell Polaris propeller is an excellent option for Diamond owners configuring a new airplane and owners who want to replace their original
Rich Doyle, September 2023 In all all the IFR-rated Diamonds there is a limited-duration Emergency Battery System which, when activated, provides battery power to the
The health of the DA40 main battery is not just critical to be able to start its engine as a precursor to committing flight, but a critical line of defense against alternator failure in flight. Departing with the battery in questionable condition, including just being somewhat undercharged, is a true risk factor, particularly at night or IFR.
A list of useful links and references for Diamond Owners and Pilots
One of the proudest days in any pilot’s life is the purchase of their first aircraft, probably fourth on my all-time list behind marrying my beautiful wife and the birth of our two kids. That glorious day, though, can often be accompanied by a few less than pleasant surprises.
The DA40 has a jack point on each wing root. These are designed to work with standard jacks such as Meyers A5. There are a couple of things you need to know about these
For a number of years Lycoming shipped the M-series engines (including the above engine found in most Lycoming DA40s) with the wrong dipstick.
When the DA40 flaps are retracted for cruise or otherwise, they are under a preload that helps stability of the flaps when there is fluctuating aerodynamic load in flight. This article goes a little further than the manual into the details.