We Meet Branden and then go fly in his Da-40 Diamond Star airplane. Really love this channel and want to help it continue? Become a Patron for as little as $1 per month: / flyingdoodles Lets go fly bobby@sailingdoodles.com
I trained in a Da-40, it's a great platform for students and owners. And congrats to Branden for getting his hands on one. I disagree with his assessment to fly different airplanes while training. This will derail your training big time. My rule of thumb is; stick to the same aircraft and instructor through the course of your training if you can help it. Once you get your ticket, then you can spread your wings and fly any aircraft within your license limitation that you want.
Thanks for your perspective! I've worked with students who do both. If the student hasn't been able to show stick and rudder mastery on one aircraft, switching to another may be bad. But I wouldn't trade my training for anything. It shaped me to be the aviator I am today.
@@ndgoliberty So this depends. If you are going from a Sport Cruiser to an SR-22, yes the hourly rate will be substantially higher. But if you are going from a 172 to DA-40, to DA-20, those can all be comparable. It's all stick and rudder in the end. If you can control one airplane well, see what another does. It will teach you way more about being a good aviator than only having experience with one bird. I will say this is definitely one of the more expensive hobbies tho, so find an option that works well for you.
Sweet airplane! Things have changed a lot since the mid 80's when I got my private flying out of Addison, about the only thing that hasn't changed is trying to find the airport in a sea of buildings.
People really confuse useful load and payload. Useful load is empty weight to max rated weight. Payload is full fuel with remaining capacity available for passengers and luggage. Nice touchdown!
Great video. I did most of my private in a Da40 and miss flying that so much. Your point about cooking in that cockpit on a warm day was so true. Even up in NY on a humid summer day that glass bubble was a greenhouse. Enjoy your plane and safe flying
Glad to hear you like the bird. I had a early hand in developing it over in Weiner Neustadt, Austria. Flew in the very first one over and into the Alps. Great memories!!
David Stephen me, too. I started flying as a student in 1990 or 91, didn’t finish but also didn’t forget, either. I had my first meeting with my new instructor yesterday, we begin dual instruction the minute the corona self isolation order is lifted... probably mid April, early May. I’m starting the self-directed $250 Sporty’s Private Pilot online ground school right now, to get started while I wait to fly.
Absoulutly Amazing! I enjoyed every moment. Your cameras and camera angle are stunning. I am an aspiring pilot and plan to get my private pilots liscense really soon! Thanks for sharing. I'll be looking forward to future vids from you.
What a nice flight that was, clear and not too windy. This looks like a very nice alternative to a Cirrus even if it is lacking some of the "gadgets"! I viewed a video recently showing two of this manufacturers dual engine plants being ferried from the factory over the "pond" to Canada. Quite a feat in itself! Thanks Bobby for another fun and informative flight!
Great tips and info. As a casual aviation enthusiast who has teetered in getting my license, I enjoy videos on the actual aircraft themselves. Thanks again.
Thans again really enjoyed this one...4 seats fixed gear, G1000 etc.....FYI this is the first of your channel on my new Samsung Smart TV 55" on my PC....really good to be able to see the cockpit alot better and the external cameras showed the buildings etc close up!!!...Laurie
I qualified on Wednesday in a DA40. It's an amazing machine, easy to fly and super comfortable. I'm now on the market to get one myself I'm that convinced it's the one for me!
Another great video Bobby! Thanks for taking us along. It is the only way I can fly these days post stroke and all. You mentioned student pilots. The age for PPL was 17. I was 17 when I got mine and couldn’t wait until I was old enough. That was 1975 ... just a few years back. Haha
That's such and awesome Aircraft! Great video! Thanks very much for posting such brilliant stuff on here! I have just started learning how to fly with less than 20 hours under my belt most of which have been in a Pipistrel Alpha. I would love to think I could afford to buy a 4 seater airplane in the future and from my very limited knowledge at this stage, the DA40 seems to be such a great choice. I have seen a couple for sale here in Australia for around the AUD$150000 mark.
Bobby, Enjoyed the video. You might think about a few tiffen lens filters like ND 3,6 & 9 for those bright clear mornings also polarizing filter would greatly help on your glare and flare...keep up the good work.
I love the camera placement you have. It makes for some good views when watching the video, I’ve been at different planes I might want to buy for my first purchase from this one and several others I think the DA40 is definitely the one for me.
I am lucky enough to have a da40 at the club I am learning to fly. XCountry is so enjoyable with this aircraft. It is easy to fly, really forgiving and it feels as stable as an airliner even with strong crosswinds. I fly from an ansphalt strip and been to grass strips with it, both are not a problem with this aircraft. Overall just an awesome plane.
Excellent video as always. Minor technical item - like most single engine piston constant speed prop airplanes, the prop on the DA40 doesn't "feather." Exercising the prop during runup is to check proper functioning of the governor, but thats about it. For those who do it three times, it's to check three indicators - changes in RPM, MP, and oil pressure.
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Awesome video! Good to know about aircraft leasing. I have a DA40 at my airport (used to be an Air Force Academy trainer) that I'm pinging to get checked out on. I am always in awe with the visibility through the canopy despite the "greenhouse" issue as well as the fact the wings are set back. On other videos, it always seemed like the plane needed a yaw damper but on your flight it seemed so smooth. The one thing I've always wondered was how to steer with the castering nosewheel. I flew a C162 a long time ago and was all over the place on the ground. Anyway, thanks for sharing the DA40; makes me want to go check out on my airport's plane
To be fair, we had REALLY smooth air that day. I've always found the DA-40 to be a JOY to fly, and a little input goes a long way. You can literally fly it with one finger! On the nose wheel, you steer the same way you would on a 172, but the nose wheel just doesn't turn. Ironically, you can turn even tighter with the caster by standing on one brake and cranking up the throttle.
Flew a sport cruiser and a 172 out of Addison about 2 years ago. Took scenic flights in both while I was down there for work. I can attest to the waiting in line for 20+ minutes. Sucks when you're on the rental clock. Very cool museum on the airport as well.
I just started flying an airplane with the G1000 autopilot and it really is fantastic, especially while IFR. It'll fly all the published IFR procedures and that makes the work load so much easier. It even flies the appropriate hold entries for published holds. I've never flown a Diamond and I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with that seating position. The visibility looks really good.
Bobby, found your channel fairly recently and binge watched all of your vídeos in about a week! They are very entertaining, well edited and nicely balance the history of those portrayed with great flying footage. If you are ever interested in flying in the Houston area, let me know. Don’t own a plane (yet) but rent modern 172s (and soon to be signed of in a 182RG).
I liked this one more than usual. The tour of the owner, use, and airspace make me feel like I'm there. A quick tour of the plane or a b roll video would be cool too.
I've done a ton of instruction in this plane, really an awesome plane to own for these purposes. In my area we're squished against mountain tops and oxygen requirements, but I'm the eastern part of the country this plane would be great for some serious ifr traveling. Greetings from Montana!
They really hide in the shadow of the Cirrus. But I think that's a bonus as far as price goes. I've got a friend in Bulgaria with a DA42 with the newer Austro diesels and it's amazing. People complain about its useful load but even with 4 people it can outlast whats comfortable. I forget the exact numbers but it was around 12-13 gph @ 160kias and he can turn it up or down from there. I really hope more diesels come here because the fuel economy is amazing.
@@southjerseysound7340 , the diesels do make sense in many ways, and while some people here resist them, they are not only durable, you can get great range out of the amount of fuel as well. The other countries have been using them forever, and they have them dialed in for aircraft so well now, it only makes sense to have more of them here.
At 10:00. Explaining how a constant speed prop works could be better done in Post Edit. He's a bit busy holding short and going thru the checklist. It's fun to see the different aircraft tho so keep it going!
Came here to learn more about the da40, which I did! But I will say it was cool to see locations I have visited, such as Nolan Catholic High in this video, even though I'm from Virginia
Really cool flight to watch. I thought for sure after complimenting the back seat that we'd get to see it. :| I had never considered the under-wing as being hot in the summer. That's an interesting revelation.
Hi Bobby,,,hope that you're staying safe up there....I love all your vidz...So keep 'em comin...Happy New Year to you and yours....: ) Steve & Karen Columbus Ohio USA
DA40 seats are actually some of the most God awful uncomfortable seats ever. A 1970s Cessna will be 100x more comfortable. But the rest of the plane makes up for it :) Newer models improved it.
hey if your talking about the hanger cafe in MO that also dose hot air balloon rides and skydiving they are still in operation I helped out the balloon crew there last year was a great place to eat too !!
Really like the Diamond line of aircraft. Seems the interior materials are holding up well. Would be nice if Diamond would offer optional yokes or side-sticks, especially for trainers. Thanks for the video!🙏🇺🇸👍
I'm flying a Cirrus SR-20 right now, and while I like the idea of the side stick, theirs can be stiff at times. When thinking about the DA-40, the center stick can be a hassle (especially for the right seat) but it is super light on the touch.
Very nice light aircraft with a glass cockpit. Excellent visibility . Like the low wing feature. A very nice recreational and training aircraft. A great way to fly without spending a substantial amount of money. Does the DA40 have an HSI mounted below the artificial horizon for instrument approach training since the owner is not instrument rated? If so. it is the complete training package for your ppl and your instrument rating. Great videos Bobby!
Love how he says it's so hard to see other traffic. That's exactly what everyone else thinks when they know a diamond is out flying around! Damn impossible to see those little bastards
I learned to fly in a military flying club in 1979. 150 for $18, Warrior for $22 and Cherokee for $20. Instructors $10. It is by far, the cheapest way to learn and you aren't dealing with instructors trying to bleed you dry.
Thanks for another excellent video. Those Diamond star aircraft look so much cleaner and faster than most other GA planes. Im presently self studying for the Private Pilot certificate. Questions. On the FAA Knowledge Test I know there are 60 questions and have 120 Minutes to answer them. What about the oral questions during the check ride? How many questions are there? What are the topics? How much time do I have to answer them? What materials can I use to answer these questions if any?
Depends on the DPE, he may ask you one question or 100, He will feel you out for how much you know and have learned. remember, the oral is a practical test, but be sure you know your airspace and can put your finger anywhere on the chart and know what it is from the ground to 18 thousand (and above too, but that one is easy). Also depends on your score on the knowledge test. you will need to be sure you now understand and can correctly answer any areas where you had incorrect answers on the knowledge test (a good reason to make sure you do well on the knowledge test). There are two books you can buy that will help, Private Pilot Checkride Preparation and Study Guide, and Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide. I strongly suggest buying both of them, you will not regret spending the 25 bucks. The second one will also help with the knowledge test where the first one is a must have to prepare for the oral. I passed my oral and checkride yesterday. YES YES, I'm now an FAA "Certified" nut.
