Hi All - I did all of my PPL training in the Lycoming DA40 (3 to 4 different variants on hand for use at the time) and loved it. Put in about 100 hours on the Lycoming both during training and after. After my PPL success I became a renter from my flight school. I began renting the Lycoming and then ...

I've flown three 40NG's as rentals or check outs. I have on eon order for delivery in May-ish time frame. Loved the 40 XLS which I learned to fly on and struggled as well with this decision. Ultimately I became comfortable with the Austro and love the FADEC simplicity and quieter ride. Easier to ...

Hi - first post here and this seemed like a good place to share this experience.

I'm a relatively new PPL with about 160 total hours, 1/2 of which is post certificate. All of my flying has been in some version of a DA40. I think I've flown 5 of them. On a recent rental with a brand new (100 TT ...

I'm 6' 2" but all legs and broad shouldered. My torso/head/shoulders all fit fine in the DA40 XLT but the brake/rudder pedals are difficult. For visibility reasons i sometimes use a butt cushion for overall sight line lift.

I sat in the NG last weekend and the seating is much improved in terms of ...