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by AlexanderBingham
Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:17 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Diamond Aircraft Shipments for 2016
Replies: 1
Views: 1343

Re: Diamond Aircraft Shipments for 2016

Big increase over previous year, but clearly the 62 is pulling its weight when the singles slumped. Without the 62 it would have been a down year.
by AlexanderBingham
Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:55 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Managing cabin temperature
Replies: 24
Views: 9576

Re: Managing cabin temperature

Could consider portable air conditioner or install an air conditioner (for a ridiculous fee, but cheaper than a cirrus).
by AlexanderBingham
Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:09 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: BasicMed and Diamond
Replies: 10
Views: 4598

Re: BasicMed and Diamond

Rick, That was my thoughts. I didn't think Diamond did the paperwork for the 5 seat version for the US. Would be very sweet if they kept the W&B increase of the 7 seater if they can make it a legal 5 seater for basic med. They lowered the 5 seater W&B to fit inside some of the financial cons...
by AlexanderBingham
Tue Jan 17, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: BasicMed and Diamond
Replies: 10
Views: 4598

Re: BasicMed and Diamond

My understanding is that if the plane was certified with 7 seats, removing one or more seats does make it qualified for BasicMed. The real question is did Diamond, only certify the 7 seat variant in the US? Or would they consider some options to certify a six seat version, lets face it the middle se...
by AlexanderBingham
Sat Dec 24, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Diamond Gadgets & Extras
Topic: Tiedown for DA40
Replies: 34
Views: 22468

Re: Tiedown for DA40

Do you keep the D Shackle on during flight? I do like this better than the giant D Carabiner that I use now. 1300lb working weight on this Shackle is more than enough. The only thing I would change is the ability to put a hairpin in the end of the screw.
by AlexanderBingham
Wed Oct 26, 2016 2:46 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Unexplained speed variations
Replies: 15
Views: 4666

Re: Unexplained speed variations

...out west where we have real mountains :D... I live in CO and yes... this sounds like mountain waves to me. I try to follow some simple personal minimums: 1500ft AGL and no more than 25kts winds at the peaks, plus get in early and out early. Personally I avoid Monarch Pass as the DA40 can make th...