Diamond DA-40 with G-1000 pirep

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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Mike,

I'm surprised there isn't more interest in the diesel version in the US.
What percentage of DA40s sold in Europe are diesel vs. gas?


It is not offered in the US. Simple as that.

It is not certified here, either.

C,

It is not offered in the US. Simple as that.

It is not certified here, either.


Don't be a smarta.. Why certify something that isn't sold?

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

It is really frustrating, as a consumer, to see cars and planes sold abroad
with the latest technology, getting 30% better fuel economy, and the same
products are not available here, because the manufacturers have the attitude
that US consumers don't care about fuel efficiency.

When you look at the increased range and payload possible with the DA40 with
a diesel engine, due to its significantly lower fuel consumption, you'd be
crazy to buy anything but a diesel, unless there are issues with the newness
of the engine.

Mike Schumann

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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Mike,

I'm surprised there isn't more interest in the diesel version in the US.
What percentage of DA40s sold in Europe are diesel vs. gas?


It is not offered in the US. Simple as that.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

When you look at the increased range and payload possible with the DA40
with
a diesel engine, due to its significantly lower fuel consumption, you'd be
crazy to buy anything but a diesel, unless there are issues with the
newness
of the engine.


Exactly, the problem. In addition , the American market has been less
forgiving and experimental than the european market. I don't know why. But
that seems to be the belief of the manufacturers.

The margins are low, and the risks are high, and so less chances will be
taken here than over there.

Mike,

because the manufacturers have the attitude
that US consumers don't care about fuel efficiency.

Is it the attitude of the manufacturers or that of the majority of the
consumers?

unless there are issues with the newness
of the engine.


There are issues - as with anything new. Nothing deal-breaking, though, AFAIK.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Dan Luke wrote:

like a lot of things about the airplane, it's just too bad it can't
carry a little more a little farther.

Then the DA42 might be your new plane.

Stefan

Stefan,

Then the DA42 might be your new plane.


Same cabin, basically. So you might gain load, but not space.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Thomas Borchert wrote:

Then the DA42 might be your new plane.

Same cabin, basically. So you might gain load, but not space.

Dan asked for more load and more range, the DA42 provides both. Plus
more speed.

Stefan