Diamond DA40 with Garmin G1000
The G1000 is a thing of beauty because it integrates all
flight, navigation, communication, terrain, traffic,
weather and engine sensor data onto two 10.4-inch
high-resolution LCD screens. The heart of the G1000 is its
solid-state Altitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS),
which combines highly accurate GPS positioning, air data
and 3-D magnetic-field information from an onboard
magnetometer mounted in the right wing to supply the images
that the pilot sees on the LCD displays. Interestingly, the
Garmin G1000 system is the only one in the all-glass market
that can align itself while in flight. Should there be a
power interruption or other hiccup in flight, this AHRS can
quickly pick up the pieces and carry on. Other systems
require the pilot to land and park the airplane for three
to four minutes, while the AHRS initiates and completes the
realignment process. Also, a nifty added bonus is a
high-bandwidth data weather-link system from XM Satellite
Radio that will display NEXRADs, METARs, TAFs, lightning
and 14 other weather services,
The situational awareness will knock your socks off! While
on instruments, it’s more like ‘virtual VFR.’ You don’t
have to do much crosschecking. It’s just all right there in
front of you on the screen.
“Diamond is leading the way, whether for
personal transportation, flight training or just for the
fun of it. Diamond builds the safest, most efficient GA
aircraft flying today. A peerless record of aviation safety
leads diamond’s 20-year history of aviation innovation, By
merging the best of leading edge technology with proven
composite airframe materials and build techniques, Diamond
is committed to providing pilots with exceptional aviation
experiences.” - DiamondAir
The DA40-180 is the
ultimate trainer for Private, Instrument, Transition,
Cross-Country and Mountain flying pilots.
Check out these stats (we also have a 50
gallon DA40-180)
| Range (45 Minute Route Reserve) | 570 nm |  |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel, Usable - 100LL | 40 Gal US | |
| Takeoff Performance
Sea Level, MTOW 10,000 feet |
1,027 ft 1,522 ft |
|
| Service Ceiling | 16,400 ft | |
| Maximum Cruise: 75% Power 6,000 ft
Fuel Flow Economy Cruise, 55% Power, 10,000 ft Fuel Flow |
147 kts
9.5 gal/hr 122 kts 7.2 gal/hr |
|
| Stall Speed VS0 (Full
Flaps)
Stall Speed (No Flaps) MTOW |
49 kts
52 kts |
|
| Weights
Take Off Max Usable Load, Max Fuel Max Baggage Empty Moment |
2,535 lbs 660 lbs 100 lbs 1,729 lbs 167,247.64 |
