BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 May 2014, 14:45

Username Protected wrote:

On the other hand the 42 is not a great trip plane.

That's interesting feedback Spencer. Could you elaborate on that? What specifically makes you say that? Room? Baggage space? UL? Speed? Range?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 May 2014, 14:50

I had a Da40, seats were rock hard. I bought an Oregon Aero seat cushion and it made huge difference.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 May 2014, 14:59

I'm not familiar with the cert requirements of the DA40/DA42 but my guess is that they are high-G seats like the SR22 and opted to use the seat cushion for energy management, similar to the Cirrus. In the SR22, the seat pan has very little cushion and the remainder is a big honeycomb block for energy absorption. It made the Cirrus seats very firm but if you put an Oregon Aero cushion on top, it improved the comfort.

I didn't realize the DA42 seats weren't adjustable - that stinks. So, I assume the only adjustment is in the rudder pedals then?

Hopefully the DA62 becomes a legit cross country machine with reasonable space for bags, UL, performance and comfort. I for one would not be willing to drop $1M+ for one but perhaps some day they will be a consideration once they've depreciated to a more affordable level.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 01 Jun 2014, 07:35

I believe it uses the Steyr 280 hp diesel engines in development

http://www.dieselair.com/articles/2014/ ... mond-da52/

Username Protected wrote:

Yeah, I'm kidding. I know they don't exist except on paper. I was being facetious.

It shows 280HP 6 cylinder diesels. I think there's a market for a plane like this depending how fast it is. Doesn't have a chute but does have 2 engines (all psychological to the noobs) and runs on JetA. Cool plane.

Diamond DA62