Everybody has issues with the diamond certified shops. My question is do we really need to go to one for the lycoming da40 when this plane and engine is supposed to be ridiculously safe and idiot proof.


My single experience with a Diamond certified shop for annual was VASTLY more $$$ than any ...

Planning to attend. Sorry I didn't get to the survey - didn't confirm plans until recently. Anyone have hotel suggestions?

Very nice video - looking forward to the next parts! Saw (parked next to) your aircraft at Niagara Falls last Friday, when my wife and I arrived for a short visit to Buffalo.

Well done!

To Russ' "handbook" approach... how 'bout closely "monitoring" to assure that the lessee flies the aircraft as specified in the Handbook?? The FlySto.net product can definitely provide this monitoring... either by requiring that the lessee upload flight data after every flight, or by installing an ...

I'm planning Wednesday through Sunday. Flying into Green Bay, either in my DA40 or via Delta.

Can anyone suggest alternatives to the large antenna, and source? Thanks!

Always happy to help if able.

Welcome to the forum, and best of luck completing the PPL and your future ratings. I've been a DA40 owner for about 5 years now - I took delivery of my 2007 DA40 XL in May of 2020. It's definitely a great learning platform, although with nearly 1000 hours that is no longer a significant part of my ...

DerekM wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 11:13 am I also wonder if I can put a deposit down, get in line but let others go ahead until I actually need an engine, which could be anywhere from a year to 10 years from now.

I've heard, from a Lycoming rep at Oshkosh, that you can do this. You'd probably want to confirm with a distributor, though ...