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by TimS
Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Diamond Quality
Replies: 13
Views: 3606

Re: Diamond Quality

Hayes, Wow, you have had some bad luck. I am a member of COPA, I have owned an SR20, SR22, and an Aerostar. Neither Cirrus would I consider maintenance heavy, in fact the Cessna 182 a friend bought had much longer and more painful maintenance than the Cirrus on a regular basis. The engine aspects we...
by TimS
Sat Nov 18, 2023 4:10 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: G1000 NXi Phase III
Replies: 110
Views: 60081

Re: G1000 NXi Phase III

I bought a DA-40 in 2003. The second with a G1000. What was true then is true today. Virtually the same words and conversations from the customers and ... silence from Diamond. This is perhaps why everyone I know says buy EAB versus certificated if possible and never, ever, anything with an integra...
by TimS
Wed Oct 25, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Economics of keeping plane in a hangar
Replies: 22
Views: 6353

Re: Economics of keeping plane in a hangar

I have previously done the same calculation. If you do a lot of your own MX, or have weather that makes usage of the plane problematic at certain times of the year (e.g. summer in Texas, New England in Winter) those can become major factors. Otherwise, if near a major city from a straight line opera...
by TimS
Fri Oct 06, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Thanks for the add....
Replies: 8
Views: 970

Re: Thanks for the add....

Welcome! Enjoy the new planes, they are a treat to fly.
Just curious, what is the plan with the older C172 planes?

Tim
by TimS
Fri Sep 29, 2023 3:14 pm
Forum: DA50 Forum
Topic: FAA Certification
Replies: 17
Views: 6082

Re: FAA Certification

alanhawse wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2023 8:00 pm My sales guy just texted me that they are going to fly my plane to the Canada in mid-september
Well September is almost over. Did you get your plane?

Tim
by TimS
Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:32 pm
Forum: DA40 Forum
Topic: Diamond Pilots association
Replies: 9
Views: 1345

Re: Diamond Pilots association

A long while ago, I thought there was a Diamond type club, which I recall joining very briefly using a guest membership. There was enough negative acrimony between a number of members that I never formally joined. I found DAN about the same time. Anyone remember the history?

Tim
by TimS
Mon Sep 11, 2023 4:29 am
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Engine reliability
Replies: 25
Views: 3766

Re: Engine reliability

neema wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 3:56 am We’re moving away from both now.
What are you switching too?
And stay on DAN. There are a number of former Diamond owners on here; and your perspective will still be valued!

Tim
by TimS
Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Engine reliability
Replies: 25
Views: 3766

Re: Engine reliability

We have little to no idea about Austro reliability, since the fleet size is still relatively small and Austro doesn't release much data. Still it seems like there have been multiple issues with ECU's, coolant leaks, fuel injectors, cylinder heads, pistons, etc. Plenty of reports on this forum about...
by TimS
Fri Sep 08, 2023 12:50 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Engine reliability
Replies: 25
Views: 3766

Re: Engine reliability

I had 4 years of Cirrus ownership before moving to a new DA62. No matter how much I write here, I can’t describe how much better is to operate these Austro engines. The Cirrus was a nice airplane and I really like it, but I don’t miss those engines. It’s 2023 and people are still suffering to hot-s...
by TimS
Thu Sep 07, 2023 6:57 pm
Forum: DA62 Forum
Topic: Engine reliability
Replies: 25
Views: 3766

Re: Engine reliability

There was a recent AD which has caused a lot of engine replacements that was the result of a manufacturing defect.
You are likely seeing the result of this in the market place right now.

Tim