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Tow the Line

While our Diamond aircraft are quite nimble in the air, a wide wingspan and free-castering nosewheel make it a bit less maneuverable on the ground without the right tools. Tugs and winches are a big plus and can potentially prevent expensive repairs or personal injuries.

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Buckeye Air Fair Fly-in

Over the weekend of February 18th, 2023, we held our first Diamond Pilot’s Association fly-in! A couple of us met on the airfield, enjoyed the

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Im-Prop-er Introduction 

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.

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Diamond Social Media References

Diamond Aircraft has quite a broad presence on various social media systems. In addition to those managed by Diamond, there is a wide range of additional channels, groups, and such.

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DA40 Jack Points

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

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DA40 Flap Preload When Retracted

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.