Diamond DA40 AIRCRAFT

Overview

180 horsepower, four seats, 50-gallon fuel capacity, and a Garmin G1000 avionics make the Diamond DA40 the premier flight training platform. Students utilizing the Diamond DA40 for their training are able to extend their flight routes and gain valuable experience during critical phases of training where actual instrument flight opportunities are present.

Benefits

The Diamond DA40 aircraft seats four, which means students can invite guests to fly with them once they’ve met the minimum requirements to do so. The G1000 avionic system gives access to navigation information, airport data, and instrument procedures at the pilot’s fingertips, preparing students for their future in flying.

Technological Features

Garmin G1000
GFC700 Autopilot
ADS-B Out
Dual Flight Controls

Diamond DA40 Specifications

180hp Lycoming IO360M1A engine
Avgas 100LL fuel
Hartzell 2-blade propeller
38-foot wingspan
26.5 feet long
6.5 feet tall
2646lbs MTOW
125 KIAS cruise speed
52 KIAS stall speed
910 ft/min climb rate
8.2 gph fuel consumption
900 lb useful load
16,400 ft max operating altitude
830 nm range
All-composite airframe
142 kts TAS maximum speed

Book an Intro Flight Package

Try out this aircraft yourself with an Intro Flight package from FLT Academy. You’ll get hands-on experience behind the controls and, with low fuel consumption, it costs less to train with the SportCruiser compared to other aircraft in our fleet.