DA20i
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HPNAviator
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DA20i
Just looking at the Factory Diamond website and noticed that the DA20 now has the new Certified Rotax 912 iS Sport engine as well as a new model designation the DA20i. Not sure when this was announced but I wonder if this plane will make it over to the USA. With the proliferation of Light Sport Aircraft in the USA with with Rotax iS engine there may be more demand for a plane with this engine than when the original DA20 was launched with the 80HP Rotax many years ago.
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krellis
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Re: DA20i
This should be a great airplane for the non-North American market. They love Rotax overseas, 3.5 gph on mogas and a 650+ pound useful load. I would love to see this airplane sold here, but I doubt Mr. Dries will spend the money to obtain TC and FAA approval. Additionally, this airplane would probably be north of $200K here.