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by lucaslogan
Mon Jan 13, 2020 3:37 am
Forum: DA20 Forum
Topic: Fire retardant paint
Replies: 46
Views: 31617

Re: Fire retardant paint

I spoke to the manufacturer representative in the US and she said that this product is only available in Germany, not licensed to import into US. it is not expensive, around 10 euros for 1 liter plus hardener.
by lucaslogan
Sun Jan 05, 2020 6:15 am
Forum: DA20 Forum
Topic: Fire retardant paint
Replies: 46
Views: 31617

Re: Fire retardant paint

Hi, Everyone. Looks like Diamond finally came out with the solution (at least for DA40ng) and now they are recommending to substitute fire retardant pain(intentional typo :D ) with a resin Sika Biresin CR132FR. Service bulletin here http://support.diamond-air.at/fileadmin/uploads/files/after_sales_s...
by lucaslogan
Tue Dec 03, 2019 6:42 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Angel City Flyers - IRA KLGB
Replies: 11
Views: 3631

Re: Angel City Flyers - IRA KLGB

I think I should should start doing it without factory support. Shoot some videos, make up a curriculum, invent some new acronyms and make money certifying flight schools across the country :D . Since flight instructor is a CFI and Cirrus instructor is a CSIP, Diamond instructors shall be called CDI...
by lucaslogan
Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:15 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Angel City Flyers - IRA KLGB
Replies: 11
Views: 3631

Re: Angel City Flyers - IRA KLGB

Does Diamond have standardized training for schools and instructors? Anything similar to Cirrus Approach?
by lucaslogan
Thu Nov 14, 2019 3:08 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Sky tec Starter Overhaul Cost
Replies: 2
Views: 1142

Re: Sky tec Starter Overhaul Cost

Sky-Tec don't really overhaul them now, cause the cost of overhaul is similar to the price of new unit. However, they have a loyalty exchange program where you get 20-30% of the new starter price back. Call them and see if you can turn your old one in.