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by Thomas
Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:50 pm
Forum: Lycoming
Topic: SureFly Electronic Ignition
Replies: 193
Views: 109573

Re: SureFly Electronic Ignition

Rich, this is also my concern, I have no answer so far. The SureFly product is also available from Lycoming https://www.lycoming.com/eis
by Thomas
Sat Nov 30, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: Public forum
Topic: Diamond Statement at Dubai Airshow
Replies: 6
Views: 3633

Diamond Statement at Dubai Airshow

Report in Flight International issue 19-25 November Entry-level piston and D-JET may shine again at Diamond New Chinese chief executive considers relaunches as part of five-year product strategy. Diamond Aircraft is planning to relaunch production of the DA20 piston-single in 2020 and says the D-JET...
by Thomas
Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: VM1000 fuel totalizer
Replies: 30
Views: 7013

Re: VM1000 fuel totalizer

I do the same thing to have the correct indication with 28 gallons. I did replace the VM1000 Batt chip 3 yrs ago - but it had no effect. (2003 plane)
by Thomas
Wed Aug 28, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: The G1000 project - "The next step"
Replies: 279
Views: 96757

Re: The G1000 project - "The next step"

I believe they focus now on the huge trainer market. The private GA owner is no business case anymore for diamond.
by Thomas
Sat Aug 24, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Ruh-Roh
Replies: 31
Views: 8696

Re: Ruh-Roh

It’s beyond already with 16 years... but you’re right. „ Don’t touch an running system „
by Thomas
Sat Aug 24, 2019 6:38 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Ruh-Roh
Replies: 31
Views: 8696

Re: Ruh-Roh

thanks Steve, I have same engine 2003 - 725hrs - plane always in a hangar, 2 owners since new. I am thinking about to open it also and check the general condition. I do oil analysis, but with the low annual flight time ( 2 oil change/year each at 20-25 FH) the analysis is not much saying. All parame...
by Thomas
Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Ceiling
Replies: 9
Views: 1690

Re: Ceiling

Did you climb up so high for the overwater stretch. How it worked out with the ATC … were you flying IFR? Chambéry to Figari ?
by Thomas
Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:00 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: You Know You're a Diamond Pilot When ...
Replies: 37
Views: 10770

Re: You Know You're a Diamond Pilot When ...

:) when you have to admit that your plane looking sexier than you do over the years….. 8-)
by Thomas
Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Engine failure best glide speed descent rate
Replies: 36
Views: 9468

Re: Engine failure best glide speed descent rate

Back in 2002 I had an complete engine failure with an brand new (25TT) Diamond Dimona 115TTC (Rotax914S engine) at low level on a local flight. Immediate engine stop after strange sound. 90 s after the silence began I was on ground save on a field. As an active and current glider pilot I was used to...
by Thomas
Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:29 am
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: DA40
Replies: 18
Views: 5022

Re: DA40

If you looking for one on the second hand market - best value will be a steam gauge (pre 2004). You have and will have almost any option to adopt the avionics always to the newest standard. (see all the G1000 threads in this Forum) And these airframes are the lightest DA40s ever build. Of course, it...