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by Keith M
Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Report: GA Sales Continue To Decline
Replies: 2
Views: 2041

Re: Report: GA Sales Continue To Decline

The GAMA report doesn't show enough detail, but I heard that most sales of the DA42 are of the MPP model. Apparently. it's quieter and cheaper per hour to snoop with one of those than a helicopter. Sign of the times, but at least it's keeping Diamond ticking over.
by Keith M
Fri Oct 28, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: 150 hp Centurion now available for retrofit in Europe
Replies: 3
Views: 2782

Re: 150 hp Centurion now available for retrofit in Europe

If Diamond could swallow their pride, I'm sure they'd sell more DA40s in Europe by offering the Centurion 2.0s as a factory fitted option. For one thing, it would increase the load carrying capacity by 80 lbs. Thielert's original press release is here . It states some interesting facts to counter th...
by Keith M
Fri Oct 28, 2011 6:15 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: 150 hp Centurion now available for retrofit in Europe
Replies: 3
Views: 2782

150 hp Centurion now available for retrofit in Europe

According to ANN , the 150 hp Centurion engine is now EASA certified: EASA has certified the 155 hp Centurion 2.0s power pack for retrofit into the Diamond DA40 TDI. The engine can be installed as a direct replacement for the Centurion 1.7 or Centurion 2.0 (both 135 hp mills) under the DA40s existin...
by Keith M
Fri Oct 21, 2011 2:35 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: wierd problem!
Replies: 130
Views: 36259

Re: wierd problem!

smoss wrote:wow, you must be very light
European build, pre McDonalds! ;)

Seriously though, forcing the front wheel to stay firmly on the ground at high speed is asking for trouble - even if it's just extra maintenance costs. There's a reason why we're tought to hold it off as long as possible after landing.
by Keith M
Thu Oct 20, 2011 3:06 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: wierd problem!
Replies: 130
Views: 36259

Re: wierd problem!

hold the nose entirely on the ground until 59 KIAS If I did that in my aircraft, it would be the only wheel on the ground at that speed! Why do anything so risky when the problem is easily fixed by tightening up the wheel pivot? Another symptom is the amount of rudder you need to hold in medium to ...
by Keith M
Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:17 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hand flying GPS approaches
Replies: 7
Views: 2637

Re: Hand flying GPS approaches

Thanks for the tip Rick. I'll give it a go.
by Keith M
Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:55 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hand flying GPS approaches
Replies: 7
Views: 2637

Re: Hand flying GPS approaches

Ah yes, I noticed that feature on the simulator, but it requires a more recent software update than Diamond have released for us DA40D owners. There are lots of other nice new features on the G1000 I'd like to have (eg. wind data and minimums on the PFD), but Diamond seem to want me to buy a DA40NG ...
by Keith M
Sat Oct 15, 2011 4:06 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hand flying GPS approaches
Replies: 7
Views: 2637

Re: Hand flying GPS approaches

What's the turn noodle?
by Keith M
Sat Oct 15, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Hand flying GPS approaches
Replies: 7
Views: 2637

Hand flying GPS approaches

Coming from a part of the world where ADF/NDB still rules :roll: , I've not had the opportunity to try one of those new-fangled GPS approaches, but we now have one at my home airport. I've flown it using Garmin's DA40 G1000 simulator in TRK FPL+V mode and have concluded that it won't be easy to hand...
by Keith M
Fri Oct 14, 2011 10:12 am
Forum: DA42 Forum
Topic: Meeting with DIA
Replies: 34
Views: 13122

Re: Meeting with DIA

Thielert are making good profits and their future is looking a lot better than in 2008. I can't say I'm surprised, given that for the 5 year annual for my DA40 the ECU has to be inspected and I've been quoted €950 for an exchange unit, or €640 + costs to have my own one checked out, and €1100 for a...