New DA42-VI Config // Built in Oxygen or concentrator

[ememic99]

I would go for the removable stick.

Is it something that you can do yourself prior to trip or it requires visit to a shop?

[AndrewM]

I have been using the Inogen system for the little while now and really like it. Recently I have been using my DA40 for some business trips which I have ever done in the past. What I find is that even cruising at say 6-8,000 ft, I put it on. I feel just a little more refreshed and certainly at the end of the day after completing a trip, I just feel better and more energized. I do not think I would use it this much if I had bottle oxygen that takes time, a little hassle etc to re-fill. Just re-charging the Inogen is so convenient.

Have you looked into ships power for the Inogen? I'm looking at a setup for my DA42NG, and often do very long legs (e.x. crossing the US), and would hate to have to deal with the hassle of re-charging batteries. Curious if the electric system can provide enough power.

The Inogen distributor said it would charge off DA40 ship power, however our cig lighter is inop at the moment, so have not tried it. The Inogen comes standard with an AC charger and the cig lighter charger cord. I got the bigger battery. Last looong x-country I did was from Boston to Florida, and I had it on almost all the way.

[sedatedokc]

Thanks for all the comments! I think I may go without on board oxygen. If Im paying Norway VAT, which is not EU, I’m stuck in the Norway resale market and I think oxygen isn’t as necessary here as in, for example, Central Europe. People seem to like the Inogen, and I prefer charging batteries then wondering how to get an O2 refill.

Thanks for the advice on the am safe belts and pedals!

The garmin flight stream is now standard on the DA42VI!

I have also wondered about the removable stick. I believe I have read on here both that it is easy to remove, and that a mechanic needs to do it.

[Chris]

I have also wondered about the removable stick. I believe I have read on here both that it is easy to remove, and that a mechanic needs to do it.

Colin's post here says it takes him less than a minute to do it himself. No mechanic required.

I'm actually having this mod done right now (well, apparently it's already done) while the plane is in the shop for some other work.

--Chris