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by VickersPilot
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 2819

Re: DA50 vs The World

The primary design flaw in the Cirrus is the landing gear. The most common accident type is the application of power during a botched landing resulting in a left of runway excursion. It’s statistically significant. The trailing link gear is a big safety advantage in favor of the Diamond. Here we go...
by VickersPilot
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 on order or recently delivered?
Replies: 217
Views: 183465

Re: DA62 on order or recently delivered?

Can anyone with a pending or prospective DA62 order get an answer on phase III?
by VickersPilot
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 vs The World
Replies: 52
Views: 2819

Re: DA50 vs The World

The primary design flaw in the Cirrus is the landing gear. The most common accident type is the application of power during a botched landing resulting in a left of runway excursion. It’s statistically significant. The trailing link gear is a big safety advantage in favor of the Diamond.
by VickersPilot
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: Governor
Replies: 12
Views: 2297

Re: Governor

Has there been any changes to more recent governors that solve the past reliability issues?
by VickersPilot
Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: Austro
Topic: MSB-E4-042 - Crankshaft-bearing cap screws replacement
Replies: 92
Views: 8329

Re: MSB-E4-042 - Crankshaft-bearing cap screws replacement

The happiness of a Diamond owner is directly proportional to the distance from a service center. You are very lucky to have one on field.
by VickersPilot
Wed Feb 14, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: DA62 USB Ports
Replies: 24
Views: 3594

Re: DA62 USB Ports

TA360 high power variants will fit in the rear but not enough space under main instrument panel. Double check dimensions before buying (in case I’m incorrect).
by VickersPilot
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:58 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: G1000 NXi Phase III
Replies: 110
Views: 59751

Re: G1000 NXi Phase III

Except the new EarthX battery will probably turn the engine quickly enough to start the engine more easily.
by VickersPilot
Sun Jan 07, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Landing Light Performance
Replies: 102
Views: 18235

Re: Landing Light Performance

It’s great Dan participates, maybe we should be so lucky if Austro, Diamond and Garmin did the same. Well done & thank you Dan.
by VickersPilot
Thu Jan 04, 2024 10:40 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Landing Light Performance
Replies: 102
Views: 18235

Re: Landing Light Performance

I am not prepared to upgrade to the 50w. I’ll wait for an entirely redesigned solution to come to market. This whole landing-taxi light is a complete design error and should never have been certified. The first condition of any landing light is that one should be able to see outside, especially on a...
by VickersPilot
Tue Dec 05, 2023 8:19 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Into my first annual with my 62….impressions
Replies: 27
Views: 6880

Re: Into my first annual with my 62….impressions

Sounds like a fabulous ownership story. Tell us more about the 800nm+ legs comfort and fuel planning? Not sure why but I never seem to exceed 600-650nm.