The Diamond Pilots Association is launching our survey of Diamond Aircraft owners this week. DPA Members are getting early access to the survey and are
One of the advantages of flying a Diamond aircraft powered by a compression ignition engine (Austro or Continental) is the opportunity to participate in Jet-A fuel programs. While these programs are typically intended to serve turbine-powered aircraft, diesel Diamond aircraft are also eligible to participate.
A list of useful links and references for Diamond Owners and Pilots
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.
To the uninitiated, Diamond Aircraft’s technical documentation is full of perplexing abbreviations. Many of these have their basis in the German language used in Austria, where Diamond Aircraft Industries’ predecessor, Hoffmann Flugzeugbau, was founded in 1981.
Consider this article your Rosetta Stone to help you understand Diamond’s technical documentation.
A frequent topic among prospective and new DA40NG owners is what to establish as a maintenance budget.
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.
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This is a summary of the key differences that pilots who are transitioning to a Jet-A powered Diesel engine DA40NG should know about.
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.