Introduction - New DA62 Pilot

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Introduction - New DA62 Pilot

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I have been lurking/reading/learning here for quite some time and just wanted to say thanks and hello.

I have been flying for 25+ years, including owning/teaching in a Cessna P210 for many years, then a Cessna 421 for a few years. I am now a Diamondshare member in a new DA62 - just finished my first family trip to Florida recently. I am quite pleased at the clean-sheet design of the DA62 and the many features/advantages it has over classic legacy aircraft.

I am sure to have questions as time goes on - and hopefully help in answering some as well. This Forum looks quite helpful.
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RIchard,

Where are you flying out of?
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Re: Introduction - New DA62 Pilot

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Out of FDK Frederick Maryland
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That is a gorgeous plane. Enjoy it. I wish there were one flying out of KOWD so I could see if they wanted to land on the grass out at Marthas Vineyard.
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Rich: Welcome to the DAN forum, and glad to hear that your FL trip in the new DA62 went well.
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Welcome Richard!
Looking!
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Re: Introduction - New DA62 Pilot

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Welcome Richard!

You are going to be delighted with your DA62.

Fabulous and many congratulations!

Nigel
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