The Diamond DA40 Diamond Star is an Austrian four-seat, single-engine, light aircraft. Built in both Austria and Canada, it was developed as a four-seat version of the DA20 by Diamond Aircraft Industries. The aircraft is built with the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, but some earlier versions were built using traditional steam gauge instruments.
Aircraft Specifics
The Diamond DA-40 is powered by a 180 hp (130 kW) Lycoming IO-360-M1A engine. It has a maximum cruise speed of 147 knots, burning 9.2 gallons of Avgas per hour. Its maximum takeoff weight is 2,535 lb (1,150 kg).
Why we need this is Infinite Flight
The Diamond DA-40 is arguably much less known about compared to its cousin, the DA-42, but it still deserves to be added to Infinite Flight. It would give pilots more freedom when flying general aviation, and would be great practice for pilots who are considering purchasing a Diamond aircraft themselves
Please consider voting for this beautiful aircraft. It is much too unloved and would be a welcome addition to the simulator. This thread is moderator approved
Yesterday, I had my first flying lesson. Was the most incredible experience in my entire life so far. The aircraft was a Diamond DA-40, registered PH-RAD with the cockpit with gauges.
I am so desperate to have this beauty in IF, it has so many beautiful features, and would certainly fill up some more airports just like EHRD😍
You have my vote. I always see DA-40 and DA-42 flying over my local airfield. I feel this addition would give a lot more freedom with general aviation, and it is quite a unique aircraft compared to what is in Infinite Flight at the moment
It would also be good practice for those who are learning to fly on one of these aircraft in the real world.
