Update: the European Commission has not agreed to approve the EASA proposal as is and postponed the decision to December. I think the situation is nevertheless very serious, and anyone with an interest in N flying in Europe should get the info. A rapidly increasing number of stakeholders are coming ...

Powerflow? Yes I am aware...and concerned. There is a thread on this subject "New European Rules Target U.S. Pilots, Aircraft" in the Hangar Talk Index. I wrote a letter to Belgian Deputies, including to one I personally know, but I got no answer. I checked the minutes of European Commiss...

Hi Kai Thanks for your detailed reply. From your pic it looks like the fairings are for the "old" wheel pants as opposed to the "high performance" landing gear. So no use to XL's I guess :-( I was incorrect re top speed of the XL. Diamond don't claim 156 KTAS but 158! see here! h...

Hello Erik, merci beaucoup!Neuchatel is beautiful

Hello Jean and thank you. Yes, that is a very good speed and also pretty close to my numbers. Some people say the 2 blade prop is worth a couple of knots. Powerflow? Did you ever see a 150 KTAS at any altitude? Offtopic: Also, I realise you are N-Reg and in Belgium. Are you aware of the major offens...

Hello Jean, thank you!

Funny everyone looking for more performance somehow... Count me in! I would like Diamond to explain where the claimed 156 KTAS are? Last time I checked I got the following numbers 133-135 KTAS on 8 GPH depending upon density altitude, loading etc... that is FANTASTIC, but: Max speed was between 140-...

I was at MT Propeller in Straubing Germany a month or so ago. The reason was to modify my propeller governor return spring under warranty (the plane would fail the run-up tests with the old spring). At the same occasion, I showed them the propeller spinner and requested replacement (it is Kevlar wit...

Hello everyone

My name is Antoine Eddé, just joined your forum I am the proud owner of N807DS a DA40XL based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

I look forward to getting to know you and exchange valuable info and experience. Blue Skies!