Great video - very helpful info clearly presented. Funny story - I flew a DA40 from Colorado to Wyoming once, and was pretty proud of myself for doing everything right, from planning the trip to flying the plane, navigating etc. Came in to land and everything was fine. Bounced that poor plane like 10 feet back into the air, bounced again and finally got it down. Worst landing ever ! Went into the FBO figuring that the FAA was going to be pulling up any minute to yank my license, hung my head in shame for everyone who had seen it ... and then realized that no one was in the common area - no one had seen it ! Got to laugh it off and hope it never happens again. It's a testament to what a great plane the Diamond is, and how much abuse it really can take.
This is a very helpful video. Relatively new CFI here, I'm taking notes on how well you took control of that situation and kept everyone safe. Well done.
Just found your channel, and I’m glad I did!!! I’m 12 hrs in at a 141 and have been flying the DA-40. My issue is maintaining center line on takeoff and landings. We did some taxi training at an untoward airport and it helped. I start having a problem 15-20kts before Vr
Slow steady pressure on the rudder pedals is the key especially as the speed increases. Happy feet with quick changes will get you in trouble. You'll get the hang of it with some practice.
Thank you for the detailed explanation, and I appreciate your pointing out why the nose wheel should make contact with the ground after the mains. I also had no idea how destructive porpoising can be to the plane. Thank you for putting this video on TH-cam.
~300 hours on DA40's and never managed to do this, one of the most forgiving and easiest planes to fly. I have bounced a landing before in another plane though ;) luckily only ever once.
Ive seen this problem of pilots pushing on the yoke after touchdown, not from civilian private pilots, etc. but from military pilots learning to fly GA aircraft. also on touch and goes. the forget to reconfigure the aircraft for a go around and just apply full power. its hard for them to break that primacy of military operations.
Great video - very helpful info clearly presented.
Funny story - I flew a DA40 from Colorado to Wyoming once, and was pretty proud of myself for doing everything right, from planning the trip to flying the plane, navigating etc. Came in to land and everything was fine. Bounced that poor plane like 10 feet back into the air, bounced again and finally got it down. Worst landing ever ! Went into the FBO figuring that the FAA was going to be pulling up any minute to yank my license, hung my head in shame for everyone who had seen it ... and then realized that no one was in the common area - no one had seen it ! Got to laugh it off and hope it never happens again.
It's a testament to what a great plane the Diamond is, and how much abuse it really can take.
This is a very helpful video. Relatively new CFI here, I'm taking notes on how well you took control of that situation and kept everyone safe. Well done.
Awesome video. Much needed 😊
Just found your channel, and I’m glad I did!!! I’m 12 hrs in at a 141 and have been flying the DA-40. My issue is maintaining center line on takeoff and landings.
We did some taxi training at an untoward airport and it helped. I start having a problem 15-20kts before Vr
Slow steady pressure on the rudder pedals is the key especially as the speed increases. Happy feet with quick changes will get you in trouble. You'll get the hang of it with some practice.
Awesome. Thanks! I will give it a try today. My CFI was telling me to use happy feet and that could be the problem I was having.
Great video! I loved the extreme detailed explanation. Thank you for doing this!
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the detailed explanation, and I appreciate your pointing out why the nose wheel should make contact with the ground after the mains. I also had no idea how destructive porpoising can be to the plane. Thank you for putting this video on TH-cam.
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Another excellent learning moment…my Da40 is based at BUY…hope to fly with you one day
I'm always happy to hear from other Diamond pilots.
~300 hours on DA40's and never managed to do this, one of the most forgiving and easiest planes to fly. I have bounced a landing before in another plane though ;) luckily only ever once.
very helpful; Just yesterday I did a go aroung despite of a nice stabilised approach just letting the plane touch down a little bit too early
If it doesn't feel right, hit the power. There is no shame in a go around.
Nice explanation, with very helpful synchronized videos.
Ive seen this problem of pilots pushing on the yoke after touchdown, not from civilian private pilots, etc. but from military pilots learning to fly GA aircraft. also on touch and goes. the forget to reconfigure the aircraft for a go around and just apply full power. its hard for them to break that primacy of military operations.
What did it cost the pilot? Just the deductible from the insurance?
I don't know exactly but, I'm sure his rates went up after that. It cost his insurance company $72K to repair the plane.
Where do you teach?
I teach at Alpha One Air Service @ KJQF.