IO we both agree that that that it would be sensible to actually have some specific training on the avionics suite on something as different from the norm as a DA 40/42.
It's funny this discussion coming up now, I'm actually thinking of going down to Gamston and having a look at a 40 in the hope of getting one for the club. (Need some rich people to form a group however!)
I like many others am fed up with the dross that is in use in most clubs, getting a decent modern machine would be a god send rather than the average knackered old PA28.
Has anyone had any experience with the DA 40? If so what was it like? How are the operating costs? What are the real life TBR's and what have been all the problems associated with the AVTUR lump?