cause there is a lot of research put into designing a fuselage that absorbs the impact in a way which maximises your chance to survive. And research usually costs an extra dollar.
Is it true that those engines have a TBR (time between replacement) specification instead of TBO (time between overhaul)? In this case, does it not negate the effect of the the Diesel engine's better fuel economy? I wonder how expensive it will be to replace the engines at 1,800 hours with brand new ones. This should certainly be accounted for, in the per-hour cost calculation for theses airplanes.
You are putting out some good content so far, keep at it. As you asked...…I would be interested in the story of Beechcraft, why they are seemingly always a bit more luxurious, capable, rarer, and more expensive. I'm not a pilot, just interested in aviation.
Sorry, but the operating cost of the tecnam is much lower than the da42. It is not a smart idea to fill AVGAS into a rotax engine. In europe, we would fill in MOGAS (regular gasoline) which is generally cheaper than Jet-A1. Then the maintenance on a diesel engine is more expensive than a gasoline engine. Then the hanger cost of a da42 13.6m wingspan is more expensive than a tecnam 11.4m wingspan. I would still rather have a DA42 than a tecnam.
@@davefoord1259 I must admit that ferry flying is quite a moderate operation for the airplane. Two legs per day, five hours each, with long range power setting (64%). Max power just two times per day ! Flight training stresses the engines much more. It is the number of cycles that destroyes the engine. It should also be noted that the Diamonds installed three different engines into the DA42, the 1600 Thielert, the 2000 Thielert and the Austro Engine. The 1600 Thielert was a bad Engine. 2000 Thielert and Austro Engine were quite good. 2000 Thielert had best high altitude capability (F300) !
Not only safe, but Diamonds are the sexiest birds out there.
They’re like the Ferraris of the skies.
Love the DA family going for multi now in the 42 keep up the great work 😊
why should safety cost you an extra dollar?
cause there is a lot of research put into designing a fuselage that absorbs the impact in a way which maximises your chance to survive. And research usually costs an extra dollar.
Is it true that those engines have a TBR (time between replacement) specification instead of TBO (time between overhaul)? In this case, does it not negate the effect of the the Diesel engine's better fuel economy? I wonder how expensive it will be to replace the engines at 1,800 hours with brand new ones. This should certainly be accounted for, in the per-hour cost calculation for theses airplanes.
That thing is beautiful! Got to fly one a month ago
Made of composites, no body really knows what will be with aging. How many cracks could propagate before failure?
You are putting out some good content so far, keep at it. As you asked...…I would be interested in the story of Beechcraft, why they are seemingly always a bit more luxurious, capable, rarer, and more expensive. I'm not a pilot, just interested in aviation.
Thank you so much! Truly appreciated! Will do a video about Beechcraft soon!
Truely? seems like diamond.
Bro I’m honored to see the DA-42 From my Channel at the end of this video. Beautiful 🦅. Thanks.
you have some amazing footage man! keep it up!
Sorry, but the operating cost of the tecnam is much lower than the da42. It is not a smart idea to fill AVGAS into a rotax engine. In europe, we would fill in MOGAS (regular gasoline) which is generally cheaper than Jet-A1. Then the maintenance on a diesel engine is more expensive than a gasoline engine. Then the hanger cost of a da42 13.6m wingspan is more expensive than a tecnam 11.4m wingspan. I would still rather have a DA42 than a tecnam.
amazing videos, keep it up!!
Thank you so much!
The engines are crap. Recent tbo reduction and special oil inspection due to metal chips prove it.
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Thank you so much! You are the best!
So why the L360 version. Which has a LYCOMING 360?
Cos the diesel was unreliable
I ferried approximately 1k of these planes. No issue.
I have even a photo of St. Peter and St. Pauls Rock !
@@fritzlehner9060 in australia they had very bad problems they would park them in summer. Then the L360 version was developed.
@@davefoord1259 I must admit that ferry flying is quite a moderate operation for the airplane. Two legs per day, five hours each, with long range power setting (64%).
Max power just two times per day !
Flight training stresses the engines much more. It is the number of cycles that destroyes the engine.
It should also be noted that the Diamonds installed three different engines into the DA42, the 1600 Thielert, the 2000 Thielert and the Austro Engine.
The 1600 Thielert was a bad Engine. 2000 Thielert and Austro Engine were quite good.
2000 Thielert had best high altitude capability (F300) !
Awesome content!