Diamond DA-42

Mike,

How can you compare a new airplane with new engines and new glass cockpit to
a clapped out Apache?


Simple: Put both on the flight line at a locel FBO for a price that will not
make you lose money - and see if pilots go for new or cheap.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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Simple: Put both on the flight line at a locel FBO for a price that will
not
make you lose money - and see if pilots go for new or cheap.

That doesn't compare the airplanes. It compares the pilots.

Peter,

That doesn't compare the airplanes. It compares the pilots.


I know. But it's a rather practical approach, IMHO ;-)

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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I know. But it's a rather practical approach, IMHO ;-)

Yes, if you want to compare pilots, it is.


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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Peter,

Yes, if you want to compare pilots, it is.


I disagree. If you want to know why you will find one or the other type
on ramps, if you want to compare the airplanes from the viewpoint of an
FBO/a rental outfit, the comparison I made is the comparison that's
being done. And the decision to buy/operate either aircraft depends on
the factor I mentioned - not the equipment, the "modernity" or the age
of the aircraft. For many applications, like operating an aircraft for
rental, age or "coolness" doesn't matter one bit - it simply doesn't
enter the purchase decision. The ultimate reason for that are pilots,
of course, but IMHO it'S one of the main reason we're seeing so little
innovation. Andthat's why I think it is important.

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Thomas Borchert (EDDH)