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Re: Thinking of DA40 after SR22

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 6:31 pm
by Mdm0515
Good luck with your decision. I've never flown a Cirrus but have 500+ hours all in DA 40 variants. I bought a 40 NG in 2019 and love it. I find it to be a very capable IFR machine so don't really understand soem of the comments on its IFR limitiations, apart from FIKI absence of course.

Having flown the XLS a lot initially with the prior generation G1000 I would only suggest holding out for either an NXi-refurbed XLS (if they exist) on an older 40 or buying the 40 NG used or new with the G1000 NXi. Its a stark difference in my view. Also, the ease and enjoyment of the NG fadec / Austro combo continues to impress me and builds on the original 40 XLS capabilities in almost universally positive ways

Re: Thinking of DA40 after SR22

Posted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 2:28 am
by jwx96
You can have a bad day flying in the DA40 and it will get you home. I’m not sure that’s true for a SR22. Mine has conventional instruments, WAAS, and the KAP140 autopilot. It is very economical and reliable. It’s super fun to fly.

Re: Thinking of DA40 after SR22

Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2021 1:02 am
by John Beans
jc7204 wrote: Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:14 pm That DA40 NG was sold and I missed it so much I decided to buy a new one (N842LA - closing next week) and will put it on the line at one of the flight clubs at KPAO.
How has sharing your DA40 NG worked out so far with Advantage?
Do you limit who can rent it?
Does it see a lot of use?

Re: Thinking of DA40 after SR22

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 9:16 pm
by drharnishp
Boatguy wrote: Fri Apr 09, 2021 5:27 pm Andrew is right, go do some stalls. I know there is a DA40 rental at KSTS and a CFI familiar with the plane. West Valley Flying Club in KPAO also has a DA40 and I know an instructor there who is familiar with the plane.
Hi, I'm thinking about getting IR in DA40NG at KPAO. Can you please recommend the instructor who is familiar with the DA40NG? Thanks.

Do you know any membership/partnerhip opportunities available in SoCal? Or Club where I can rent DA40NG? Thanks.

Re: Thinking of DA40 after SR22

Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:42 pm
by Boatguy
Lou Dietz is one.

Re: Thinking of DA40 after SR22

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 12:03 am
by drharnishp
Boatguy wrote: Mon Oct 18, 2021 10:42 pm Lou Dietz is one.
Thank you!

Re: Thinking of DA40 after SR22

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 4:02 pm
by Colin
You might also check in with Bay City Flyers. They might have an instructor that could work with you in your plane out of PAO.

Re: Thinking of DA40 after SR22

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 4:59 pm
by Chris
Last I heard, Bay City Flyers had closed their doors. Although if you can reach somebody from there they will probably know some instructors in the area.

Re: Thinking of DA40 after SR22

Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 5:16 pm
by Colin
(562) 366-4806 Is their Long Beach location. They seemed to have some phone system issues, so I don't know if they are actually closed. But the Long Beach office will probably have some Bay area CFII's in the rolodex.

Re: Thinking of DA40 after SR22

Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2022 3:20 pm
by Gearle
DA40fan wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:18 pm I'm a 400-hour, instrument-rated pilot who has owned an SR22 NA for 3 years. I'm thinking of switching to the DA40 for the below reasons and would love to hear any advice you all might have.

@da40fan Maybe I missed it but I didn’t see a post about yearly maintenance - my yearly annual is $1600.
That’s almost enough said compared to your numbers which are unreasonable if you ask me. In 10 years you would’ve paid for another plane!
That price does not include extras such as new brakes or power flow exhaust slipknot maintenance, or other out of band challenges. And we have no parachute to repack.

Now a similar thing that you would probably like is the fact that it’s a composite too and should have a lifetime air frame.

Regards… Hope you’ve made your decision by now.