Martin Hotze wrote:
On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 02:41:37 GMT, Michelle wrote:


Diamond Star (
180 HP four place).


the diesel?
how did you like the DA40 (compared to the Cessnas and Pipers, besides the
G1000)?

#m
No,
It has a 180 HP Lycoming.

The DA-40 is different. The biggest problem is the canopy design. We
were flying into the sun nd there is no place for sun visors. In the
summer they say it gets quite hot. Cockpit ventilation is quite good but
noisy.
The seats do not move the Rudder pedals do.
Flying the thing is different as well. Center stick and long thin wings.
I like the center stick it seems to make flying more natural. The long
thin wings make it float. Carry too much speed on final and you will
land much further down the runway than desired.

Lap room is limited. I could not put my Jepp book in my lap and fly the
plane. I had to use the instructors Knee board. I usually fly with a
yoke and have plenty of room to lay the book in my lap.

No nose wheel steering. Differential braking is used for directional
control.

I like it. It is different and takes some getting used to.

Michelle