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Post subject: Re: Diamonds New Twin  Posted: 06 Apr 2012, 10:46 |
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Username Protected wrote: Those wings look thin. How do Diamonds perform in ice? Fine.... as long as the TKS works. I was comfortable in the DA42 as it was FIKI, the DA40 only had a heated pitot so I tried to avoid ice. Picked up ice clearing some tops at 12,000 ft and it flew OK but I was pretty nervous until it sublimated off.
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Post subject: Re: Diamonds New Twin Posted: 06 Apr 2012, 11:02 |
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Username Protected wrote: check to see at which one people will look. Now, I figured I was the only person around who would talk or write like this. Good for you.
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Post subject: Re: Diamonds New Twin Posted: 06 Apr 2012, 11:14 |
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This is really the future of light GA. Efficient, simple Jet-A burner with good performance numbers.
Don't get me wrong, I'll fly my T-Bone forever - if I can afford a turbine or really anything new I'm sure I'll do that, but I'll always keep the T-Bone for the pure classic fun of it and overall utility, cool factor, touring aspect (think airshows, fly-ins, Alaska, burger runs). And I expect it to be the family hauler for many years.
But this DA52 is really something. A fresh, innovative step forward.
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Post subject: Re: Diamonds New Twin Posted: 06 Apr 2012, 17:49 |
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Username Protected wrote: This is really the future of light GA. Efficient, simple Jet-A burner with good performance numbers.
Don't get me wrong, I'll fly my T-Bone forever - if I can afford a turbine or really anything new I'm sure I'll do that, but I'll always keep the T-Bone for the pure classic fun of it and overall utility, cool factor, touring aspect (think airshows, fly-ins, Alaska, burger runs). And I expect it to be the family hauler for many years.
But this DA52 is really something. A fresh, innovative step forward. I agree
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Post subject: Re: Diamonds New Twin Posted: 06 Apr 2012, 18:28 |
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GA needs a new twin for 2K and beyond. We need more Hollywood stars, corporate mavericks and sports idols to take up piloting.
The Beech Bonanza is a nice plane, for sure. Let's be honest, though. We love them. Not everyone has passion for something that has only been warmed over since, say, the 1970s.
In 2003, I bought a 2001 NSX. It was a great car, but not a supercar. Technology progressed. For GA to survive, it has to progress here too.
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Post subject: Re: Diamonds New Twin Posted: 06 Apr 2012, 20:46 |
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Username Protected wrote: GA needs a new twin for 2K and beyond. We need more Hollywood stars, corporate mavericks and sports idols to take up piloting.
The Beech Bonanza is a nice plane, for sure. Let's be honest, though. We love them. Not everyone has passion for something that has only been warmed over since, say, the 1970s.
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Post subject: Re: Diamonds New Twin Posted: 06 Apr 2012, 22:14 |
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Username Protected wrote: 7 people huh? I thought Diamond figured out that the diesels sucked, dont the new 42s have lycs on them? I think the new one is 5 place. The 42 offers a choice of engines, 2 x 180hp IO360, 2x135hp Centurion turbodiesel, or 2x168 Austro td. Full specs readily available at http://www.diamondaircraft.com/aircraft/da42/specs.php
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Post subject: Re: Diamonds New Twin Posted: 07 Apr 2012, 19:32 |
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Username Protected wrote: I can see the DA52 being a huge success. Still love the 58, but the Diamond is cutting edge. My thoughts exactly. I think the video is great -- I believe the test pilot is the CEO of the corporation. That speaks volumes. http://www.diamond-air.at/2614+M52087573ab0.html
That is great that the CEO does the test flight. You can see how pumped he is after the flight. Bet his employees love working for a guy like that.
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