DPA President’s Message Winter 2023
Looking back on our Inaugural Year and into the next! The Diamond Pilot’s Association (DPA) is up and running! Through the
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Looking back on our Inaugural Year and into the next! The Diamond Pilot’s Association (DPA) is up and running! Through the
September 29, 2023 Diamond Aircraft and Bremen Airport announced that a DA42-VI owned by European Flight Academy completed a short demonstration flight using Sustainable Aviation
September 23rd, 2023 Diamond Aircraft reported an order for twelve DA40 NG and two DA42-VI aircraft, made by KLM Flight Academy in the Netherlands. See
July 25, 2023 Diamond Aircraft announced today at EAA AirVenture that it had received the FAA Type Certificate for its DA50 RG, clearing the way
April 18, 2023 Diamond announced that they are working with Austro Engines to develop support Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) for Austro-powered aircraft. Read the full
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.
March 30, 2023 Diamond Aircraft recently announced a partnership with United Aviate Academy, including an order of five DA42-VI training aircraft. See Diamond’s press release
Summary: Updated solution useful for learning G1000 NXI knobs and buttons for many flight scenarios. Also helpful for trying out different PFD & MFD display options. Helpful to pre-fly SIDs, STARs, and approaches using the GFC700 autopilot.
Some Diamond models/years are equipped with only DP jacks. For example, my ’02 DA40 is one of these. However, there is a characteristic specific to Diamonds that allows using a DP/LEMO adapter cable that avoids this complication and actually allows you to plug your LEMO headset into (likely) any Diamond and use its panel power.
DPA is a non-profit society with a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of owners, operators and enthusiasts. DPA has established a formal relationship with Diamond Aircraft Industries to provide official information regarding the fleet of Diamond aircraft.