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by da50speed
Fri Feb 25, 2022 6:08 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: 2023 Price List DA40NG
Replies: 14
Views: 7541

Re: 2023 Price List DA40NG

My 2023 DA40NG Tundra would come out to $688K. :cry: 8 grand to make the rudder pedals electronically adjustable? $2,500 to install two RAM mounts for an iPad? $1,250 for a hanger to put your headset on? $7,500 for some sun visors? These prices honestly feel akin to Bugatti charging 100k for a set o...
by da50speed
Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:51 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: CD-155 Engine Startup
Replies: 10
Views: 1664

Re: CD-155 Engine Startup

mrusk wrote: Wed Feb 23, 2022 9:29 pm For the record - I just got some photos from the workshop. WhatsApp Image 2022-02-23 at 20.54.05.jpegWhatsApp Image 2022-02-23 at 20.55.05.jpeg
Those tiny TINY defects prevent an engine from starting? Holy cow, that is temperamental!
by da50speed
Fri Feb 25, 2022 5:48 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40 NG Off Field
Replies: 20
Views: 4272

Re: DA40 NG Off Field

I have a 40NG ( June 2021 delivery) which I reported earlier on. The HP fuel pump gear was replaced initially in October and then I had a fuel leak in November which was fixed. But subsequently, I had partial power loss and made an emergency landing at an airfield. The dealer mentioned that fuel pu...
by da50speed
Fri Feb 25, 2022 2:21 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Does anyone have the POH for DA40 TUNDRA?
Replies: 1
Views: 429

Does anyone have the POH for DA40 TUNDRA?

Does any have the POH or cruise performance charts for the DA40 Tundra? I found it for the DA40 NG but not the Tundra. I'm interested in seeing how the cruise performance of the Tundra compares to the regular NG and how much extra drag those huge tires are producing. Thanks in advance!
by da50speed
Tue Jul 27, 2021 2:37 am
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: DA50 same price as DA62 - How's this make sense?
Replies: 27
Views: 28803

DA50 same price as DA62 - How's this make sense?

So the DA50 RG starts at $1,150,000 USD and a DA62 starts at $1,171,000. Is anyone else stunned by this?
by da50speed
Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: G1000 NXi Fundamentals eLearning Course
Replies: 9
Views: 3029

Re: G1000 NXi Fundamentals eLearning Course

Boatguy wrote: Sat Jan 23, 2021 8:53 pm It would appear that the NXi PC trainer versions must be subsidized by the manufacturers and Diamond, as expected, isn't interested in what happens after delivery.
That's sad to hear! What makes you say that? I ask as a potential very near-term new Diamond customer.
by da50speed
Sat Jun 19, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Travel & Destinations
Topic: Anyone fly to Cuba?
Replies: 2
Views: 1081

Anyone fly to Cuba?

Curious if anyone has flown to Cuba or overflown Cuba VFR? What's the process like? I was recently in Key West and thought it would be neat to continue south another 90 miles to Havanah, but hypothetically given I've never made the flight. I've heard some pilots say it's very difficult or impossible...
by da50speed
Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Intentionally disabling the plane
Replies: 8
Views: 2405

Re: Intentionally disabling the plane

Perhaps it goes without saying, but make absolutely sure that all 3 cabin doors are locked when you leave the aircraft. No key required for anyone who can get inside to start it up and fly it away. So then I guess the DA62 doesn't have an electronic immobilizer like cars with key fobs do? I just na...
by da50speed
Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:37 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Intentionally disabling the plane
Replies: 8
Views: 2405

Re: Intentionally disabling the plane

Ten years ago, another pilot and I flew a vintage Cessna 441 turboprop to a lonesome airport with no services and no one around. We were gone for a couple of days and came back and the left engine would not start. Since there was no maintenance of any sort we called various people and got their sug...
by da50speed
Sat Jun 19, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: I'm Getting a DA62
Replies: 26
Views: 8470

Re: I'm Getting a DA62

Congrats, Norm! When is your DA62 scheduled for delivery?