can't have been a DA42 then
Hah! It's true, got a letter from the bastards (Diamond) saying they've unfortunately had to reduce max cruise from 203KTAS down to 163KTAS. How the hell can you lose 40 kts that easily?
That being said, compare the pre and post production models - the post model looks like a porcupine - new rads, antennae, flight control hinges, exhausts - the list goes on. Apparently Diamond aren't the geniuses I thought they were. Think I'll go for a Mooney and follow all of John Deakin's excellent engine advice.
I wonder would anyone have bought the €500k TwinStar if they knew it would do 163kts? You can buy 2 L39s for that!