I took delivery of a DA62 early this year. It’s a great airplane and just flew it with 3 200# guys plus bags 800 nm nonstop with almost an hour reserve. Both of these twins are amazing aircraft and lots of fun to hand fly!
Really depends on the mission, of the twin Cessna’s I like the 421C if I needed the seats and higher performance. If I’m building time with less need to passengers/load and wanted to build ME time, I would buy a DA42.
Flew this one here in Austria for internal testing before it went over the pond ;) Fun to see where the planes end up and that they are on TH-cam! Best regards from Diamond Austria :)
Wow, what an incredible flight in the 2023 Diamond DA42! The performance and capabilities of this aircraft are truly impressive. It's amazing how it maintains such a high cruise speed while being fuel-efficient. The avionics and features seem top-notch, making it a great option for pilots looking to transition into light jets. Thanks for sharing this in-depth
11:22 "I got pumps, flaps & gear...easy" As he forgot the pumps entirely, lol. That's a beautiful plane. I wish the rest of GA got with the times and used more advanced designs and technology like Diamond. For me, the fact that Diamond planes are all fiberglass, use Jet-A and have FADEC is a huge leg up on competition. They're simpler to fly, last forever and no rust issues.
Rich, love your videos. I am disappointed how much planes cost. This is about $1.25 million, a G22 is similar, and a new Baron is almost $2 million? Good lord. I remember my former company buying a 1979 Baron 58 back around 1997 (so it was an 18 year old plane) for something like $180,000. I used to wait to be a pilot, my finances just haven't worked that I could afford it (training costs), and I'd have to probably be in a flying club on a 50 year old 172.
I run both my 42 and 62 on bio diesal just keep eye on outside temperature as its freezing point is very low. Sp get tank heaters "not gonna happen. " Or mix with Jet A. Regular diesal runs great to. But I noticed that Bio Diesal the fuel burn is incredible like 15 to 20% better runs cooler to on exhaust coming out on my hand. TRY it my friend. Peace my friends
Diamonds are my dream aircraft. This used to be the plane I wanted, but I think the DA50RG is actually better suited to pilots who like hand flying and saves you a multi-engine rating.
Did my multi in this model, great plane and experience overall. One dislike I had was how uncomfortable the rudder pedals are during single engine operations. Not a huge deal though since that was about my only complaint.
Cirrus set the flight training experience high by certifying their standardization pilots. This gives cirrus pilots confidence that they are operating the aircraft safely and proficiently. It's closer to the military framework that's a sequence based approach: do this first, then this, etc. There is very little ad libing. Does Diamond offer a similar standardized program of how to operate their aircraft? Otherwise, nice plane, curious to see how it ages.
Hello Rich, just a comment. You know who you remind me a lot of? Do you remember Bill Cox from the wide world flying videos about 25-30 years ago. I believe he was the editor of Plane and Pilot magazine. Well he was on those video series explaining the performance of many aircrafts and you two have the same style of explaining topics. Very impressive.
Thanks. I take that as real compliment. I know Bill Cox well and read all his articles in Plane & Pilot when I was younger. I got to do his press demo in the new 172 back in the late 90’s with him - I had to pinch myself to believe I was flying with Bill Cox! Same with Richard Collins of Flying Magazine around that same year. Bill is based in SoCal so after I moved out here, I got to fly with him all the time - he was an amazing pilot for sure. Hopefully will be getting the chance to do a video in his Mooney soon. Thanks for the message!
@@FlyingwithRich well, I’m not surprised at all. I think you guys doing a video on your channel would be amazing. I know i would enjoy watching a both of you interact as you fly 👍👍👍
Im a non-pilot viewer of your channel...your content is always so interesting...is there a popular single/twin/jet aircraft in which you don't have time?
You can be a pilot someday soon, just like I was once. I now hold a pilot's license and enjoy flying my RV aircraft, proudly identifying as One Bravo Tango
@@FlyingwithRich Piper Seneca and Aztec. The DA-42 is an amazing aircraft, don’t get me wrong, and I totally see the use outside of the training environment, to an extent. This was by no means a jab at the aircraft.
From my understanding, the 1267lbs of useful load is only available if you don’t have the AC And TKS installed. Otherwise you are looking at a useful load of around 960lbs. With 50 gallons of Jet-A you are looking at 620lbs for passengers and bags.
I like the diamond d42 because it's one of the safest planes out there you can get it with a parachute if you like that type of stuff but what appeals to me the most is that unlike most twin aircraft the diamond the 42 can fly from point A to point B with just one engine most aircraft if you lose an engine you have to land at the nearest airport however the diamond if you lose an engine you land at your destination Airport.
One thing I have wondered with all Diamond aircraft is comfort on longer trips with the stick vs yoke or side stick on a Cirrus. Does it get uncomfortable?
Love your videos, Rich! Huge fan. I'm also a fan of the Diamond twins. I've read that, at start up, the smell of diesel fumes is overwhelming. Did you find that to be the case?
Fly a 62 and me either. What you have to watch out for is stepping or putting a bag down on JetA spills from fueling - that can get into the carpet for awhile or so other Diamond pilots have reported on the forum.
Awesome video @FlyingwithRich !! Which is a better buy, this or a brand new SR22T? For an older pilot with multi engine experience who will be using it for personal/family transportation? The cabin seems smaller than the SR22T.
Tough call. I would definitely fly, assess interior room of both aircraft. If you don’t need to build multi-engine time, I would likely lean toward the Cirrus.
For 1.2 Million, you can buy a nice used Citation Jet or a Premier IA jet in good condition if you are going to upgrade into a jet. To me the cost of this light piston twin does not make any financial sense. You don’t need to fly a piston twin to fly a light jet. You just need to fly off SOE with an experienced jet pilot like myself. You are going to need SOE with an experienced jet pilot anyway in order to get insurance on your jet anyway. I started flying jets with less than 50 hours in a piston twin. In fact if you can afford it, you should get your multi engine rating in a light jet and skip training in a piston twin altogether if you are going to buy a light jet. You’ll never fly a piston twin anyway after getting your light jet.
You could buy a used jet but that doesn’t mean everyone has the ability to pay for jet , maintenance, annuals, fuel burn, programs, type ratings and recurrency. Then consider jet landing and holding fees. Jet aviation is not everyone’s goal.
Definitely a hard decision between this and a new g6 22T considering you’re gonna get about 30 KTAS more on a couple more GPH. I would choose that over the diamond if I traveled solo a lot because of the time savings but if I had a family and lots of passengers often I’d probably go with the diamond for the extra useful load but slower speeds.
Great videos. Great B roll. Great quality. Great content... But my god is that intro music just the worst thing to ever hit my ears. Just doesn't fit the calm and cool vibes of the vids.
How does this aircraft compare to the 2006 DA42 you were flying before? Do you personally think it's worth getting a new one over a used one for the improvements DA42-VI improvements?
I’m a proponent for new aircraft for sure and have sold a lot of new aircraft to people over the years who were very happy with new when they could have bought an earlier version for less. So much depends on how it will be used, tax situation, etc. I think under normal market conditions, if you plan to transition to a higher performance aircraft, better financial decision to buy used. I’m not sure that’s the case anymore with new aircraft being so hard to get, and such low production numbers. The older DA42 we have is a great airplane and at that price point for someone to buy and build multi time to upgrade to light jet is a very compelling value proposition to me.
It is absolutely easy to become a pilot! I really mean it! To become a pilot of this calibre, you need 10000$. To buy a plane like this DA62 brand new is 1.3 million dollars!
Could listen to you talk about planes all day !. Great video👍
Thanks!
Thx Rich for the flight...definitely a unique and capable aircraft...
Thank you!
I took delivery of a DA62 early this year. It’s a great airplane and just flew it with 3 200# guys plus bags 800 nm nonstop with almost an hour reserve. Both of these twins are amazing aircraft and lots of fun to hand fly!
Nice - where are you based?
@@FlyingwithRich I am based in Houston, TX. We flew Houston to Dubuque and then the short hop to Oshkosh.
Very cool. I’m in Houston area right now!
@@FlyingwithRich sorry about the heat and humidity then!
Been flying so all good!
Great videos as always!
Thanks Rich, I always enjoy your videos.
As Complete Walkatound would say. Huge Jass Wings.
yes, we all want one
Rich, how is the TBO on those diesels compared to your normal avgas Conti's, etc?
...and don't you have to replace them (not overhaul)??
Such a great channel. Thanks for the vid. If you had the choice between Cessna 414A/421 and a DA42, what would you pick? (i have roughly 300hrs)
Really depends on the mission, of the twin Cessna’s I like the 421C if I needed the seats and higher performance. If I’m building time with less need to passengers/load and wanted to build ME time, I would buy a DA42.
@@FlyingwithRich that's very helpful. Thanks for the solid answer. Even if I'm from Montreal Canada, my next plane I'll buy it from you
Hey Rich, is that 15gph each engine or combined?
Combined!
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Flew this one here in Austria for internal testing before it went over the pond ;)
Fun to see where the planes end up and that they are on TH-cam!
Best regards from Diamond Austria :)
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Redundancy comes with a maintenance cost . Agree on the multi engine hours building .
Always a pleasure watching ur vids .
Thank you!
Wow, what an incredible flight in the 2023 Diamond DA42! The performance and capabilities of this aircraft are truly impressive. It's amazing how it maintains such a high cruise speed while being fuel-efficient. The avionics and features seem top-notch, making it a great option for pilots looking to transition into light jets. Thanks for sharing this in-depth
11:22 "I got pumps, flaps & gear...easy" As he forgot the pumps entirely, lol.
That's a beautiful plane. I wish the rest of GA got with the times and used more advanced designs and technology like Diamond. For me, the fact that Diamond planes are all fiberglass, use Jet-A and have FADEC is a huge leg up on competition. They're simpler to fly, last forever and no rust issues.
They are a great training plane and great for building hours 👍👍great video mate
Thank you!
@@FlyingwithRich your welcome anytime mate love the channel 👍
Rich, love your videos. I am disappointed how much planes cost. This is about $1.25 million, a G22 is similar, and a new Baron is almost $2 million? Good lord. I remember my former company buying a 1979 Baron 58 back around 1997 (so it was an 18 year old plane) for something like $180,000. I used to wait to be a pilot, my finances just haven't worked that I could afford it (training costs), and I'd have to probably be in a flying club on a 50 year old 172.
What a nice video! My dream, own a DA42.
Big Diamond fan! I’ve probably watched every DA42/50/62 vide... One of these days!!! 😉
Great video! Thanks!!
That's a great useful load considering it's A/C and O2 equipped.
Nice plane for sure, very unique look and efficient for multi time like you said. Thanks for another video Rich.
I run both my 42 and 62 on bio diesal just keep eye on outside temperature as its freezing point is very low. Sp get tank heaters "not gonna happen. " Or mix with Jet A. Regular diesal runs great to. But I noticed that Bio Diesal the fuel burn is incredible like 15 to 20% better runs cooler to on exhaust coming out on my hand. TRY it my friend.
Peace my friends
Missing your breakfast flights! get those wings in the air! ❤️😂☕️ 🥓🥞🧇🥚
Next time!
Would really love a dual side stick and/or yoke option…
I haven't looked yet, but could this hold 4, 250lb passengers?
That plane is absolute cherry! Great ride along video.
Diamonds are my dream aircraft. This used to be the plane I wanted, but I think the DA50RG is actually better suited to pilots who like hand flying and saves you a multi-engine rating.
Did my multi in this model, great plane and experience overall. One dislike I had was how uncomfortable the rudder pedals are during single engine operations. Not a huge deal though since that was about my only complaint.
Thanks for sharing! Is there anything you can't fly? lol
Cirrus set the flight training experience high by certifying their standardization pilots. This gives cirrus pilots confidence that they are operating the aircraft safely and proficiently. It's closer to the military framework that's a sequence based approach: do this first, then this, etc. There is very little ad libing. Does Diamond offer a similar standardized program of how to operate their aircraft? Otherwise, nice plane, curious to see how it ages.
I believe they do. Thanks for watching!
Hello Rich, just a comment. You know who you remind me a lot of? Do you remember Bill Cox from the wide world flying videos about 25-30 years ago. I believe he was the editor of Plane and Pilot magazine. Well he was on those video series explaining the performance of many aircrafts and you two have the same style of explaining topics. Very impressive.
Thanks. I take that as real compliment. I know Bill Cox well and read all his articles in Plane & Pilot when I was younger. I got to do his press demo in the new 172 back in the late 90’s with him - I had to pinch myself to believe I was flying with Bill Cox! Same with Richard Collins of Flying Magazine around that same year. Bill is based in SoCal so after I moved out here, I got to fly with him all the time - he was an amazing pilot for sure. Hopefully will be getting the chance to do a video in his Mooney soon. Thanks for the message!
@@FlyingwithRich well, I’m not surprised at all. I think you guys doing a video on your channel would be amazing. I know i would enjoy watching a both of you interact as you fly 👍👍👍
Im a non-pilot viewer of your channel...your content is always so interesting...is there a popular single/twin/jet aircraft in which you don't have time?
You can be a pilot someday soon, just like I was once. I now hold a pilot's license and enjoy flying my RV aircraft, proudly identifying as One Bravo Tango
How the hell u put 2 400lbers in there 😆
That useful load is… definitely not good for a twin. Yikes.
Definitely meant to be a training aircraft with those numbers.
Which piston twin do you consider having a “good” useful load?
@@FlyingwithRich Piper Seneca and Aztec. The DA-42 is an amazing aircraft, don’t get me wrong, and I totally see the use outside of the training environment, to an extent.
This was by no means a jab at the aircraft.
The 42 is a small four-seater. Useful load is comparable to a Seminole. Not really fair to compare to larger six seat aircraft.
@@SkylaneGuy Seminole is also only good as a trainer. This diamond is not good compared to a 310 or older baron for the lift
From my understanding, the 1267lbs of useful load is only available if you don’t have the AC And TKS installed. Otherwise you are looking at a useful load of around 960lbs. With 50 gallons of Jet-A you are looking at 620lbs for passengers and bags.
Beautiful 42. Love the color scheme and the black and tan leather seat. Night and day compared to a 40
I really like the paint job too - thanks for watching!
I like the diamond d42 because it's one of the safest planes out there you can get it with a parachute if you like that type of stuff but what appeals to me the most is that unlike most twin aircraft the diamond the 42 can fly from point A to point B with just one engine most aircraft if you lose an engine you have to land at the nearest airport however the diamond if you lose an engine you land at your destination Airport.
Horrible sounding aircraft. The worst.
Flies nice.
1:33 no T/O lights
Gorgeous design on this bird.
Very nice and well decked out
Thank you.
One thing I have wondered with all Diamond aircraft is comfort on longer trips with the stick vs yoke or side stick on a Cirrus. Does it get uncomfortable?
@@aviator1228 Not for me - I prefer stick!
@@FlyingwithRich thanks for the reply and great content. I just subscribed!
Thank you!
The evolution of your channel is just great! Too bad my client pulled out of the deal a couple years back! Fly safe man!
Thank you - who was your client!
My client name was Robert. We were set up for the nice Saratoga you sold in 2021@@FlyingwithRich
Yeah - can’t remember which one that was,sold a couple of them recently. Thanks for the message!
Love your videos, Rich! Huge fan. I'm also a fan of the Diamond twins. I've read that, at start up, the smell of diesel fumes is overwhelming. Did you find that to be the case?
Nope - never experienced that.
I flew one for a few hours and never noticed any fumes at all.
Fly a 62 and me either. What you have to watch out for is stepping or putting a bag down on JetA spills from fueling - that can get into the carpet for awhile or so other Diamond pilots have reported on the forum.
hello rich love your ch watch every post !!!!! hello from edbonjovi aka leak master plumbing
very interesting and well explained. Thank you for sharing your knowledge in this sympathetic way
Got to live the DA42s
Slick
I'll take mine in red, thanks.
Either one for me!
hi rich barrons 2 million why so dear cant you buy a citation mustang for that whats the better option
Awesome video @FlyingwithRich !! Which is a better buy, this or a brand new SR22T? For an older pilot with multi engine experience who will be using it for personal/family transportation? The cabin seems smaller than the SR22T.
Tough call. I would definitely fly, assess interior room of both aircraft. If you don’t need to build multi-engine time, I would likely lean toward the Cirrus.
For 1.2 Million, you can buy a nice used Citation Jet or a Premier IA jet in good condition if you are going to upgrade into a jet. To me the cost of this light piston twin does not make any financial sense. You don’t need to fly a piston twin to fly a light jet. You just need to fly off SOE with an experienced jet pilot like myself. You are going to need SOE with an experienced jet pilot anyway in order to get insurance on your jet anyway. I started flying jets with less than 50 hours in a piston twin. In fact if you can afford it, you should get your multi engine rating in a light jet and skip training in a piston twin altogether if you are going to buy a light jet. You’ll never fly a piston twin anyway after getting your light jet.
You could buy a used jet but that doesn’t mean everyone has the ability to pay for jet , maintenance, annuals, fuel burn, programs, type ratings and recurrency. Then consider jet landing and holding fees. Jet aviation is not everyone’s goal.
Love your videos. What’s your opinion/recommendation for best option aircraft for new pilot (290#) hoping to fly recreationally with wife and 70# lab.
Cessna 206/T206!
Does a 42 have TKS?
Yes.
I flew and delivery a lot in Europe and Africa...and very happy...
easy and jet a1....
nice video..as always
Thanks for the message!
Rich how do the cup holders work up front? Really love my morning coffee 😁
I forgot to check that out. Need to add to my list!
Great camera work on short final seeing the panel and runway in frame at the same time. And rich is there a plane you have yet to fly?
Many planes I haven’t flown - but fortunate to have flown the many I have!
Love Diamond aircraft....
Another fun "ride along" Rich's knowledge of all these aircraft is amazing.
Thank you!
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Brand of sunglasses? they look sharp!!
Flying Eyes
Are those Austro AE300 engines reliable?
They have been for us.
Won’t fit in a standard t hangar though due to wingspan.
True- thanks for watching!
The flight and approach looked very stable. Would you put this plane in your top 5 as far as easy to fly and land?
Seems to me that the manufacturers make all these tricycle gear certified airplanes easy to land - the DA42 is no exception! Thanks for watching!
Definitely a hard decision between this and a new g6 22T considering you’re gonna get about 30 KTAS more on a couple more GPH. I would choose that over the diamond if I traveled solo a lot because of the time savings but if I had a family and lots of passengers often I’d probably go with the diamond for the extra useful load but slower speeds.
Great videos. Great B roll. Great quality. Great content... But my god is that intro music just the worst thing to ever hit my ears. Just doesn't fit the calm and cool vibes of the vids.
How does this aircraft compare to the 2006 DA42 you were flying before? Do you personally think it's worth getting a new one over a used one for the improvements DA42-VI improvements?
I’m a proponent for new aircraft for sure and have sold a lot of new aircraft to people over the years who were very happy with new when they could have bought an earlier version for less. So much depends on how it will be used, tax situation, etc. I think under normal market conditions, if you plan to transition to a higher performance aircraft, better financial decision to buy used. I’m not sure that’s the case anymore with new aircraft being so hard to get, and such low production numbers. The older DA42 we have is a great airplane and at that price point for someone to buy and build multi time to upgrade to light jet is a very compelling value proposition to me.
Very nice airplane! Thanks!! --gary
So you don't believe in checklists?
How will I be like you???? 🥲
It is absolutely easy to become a pilot! I really mean it! To become a pilot of this calibre, you need 10000$. To buy a plane like this DA62 brand new is 1.3 million dollars!
Stunning plane