Originally Posted by
bose-x
then you should hang on to as it the fastest DA40 TDI I have ever seen!!
I flew one earlier in the week into Gamston for maintanance and at 88% and 4000ft it showed 112kts IAS. Which is inline with the others I have flown.
I am not knocking it, very nice aircraft, they are Warrior or basic 172 (not my Hawk!) type peformance, not a Cirrus type hotship.
Well, just flown one today and at 90%/3000ft it was showing ~125kts, seems strange to have such a difference...
I'd much rather fly one than your typical PA28/Cessna, I much prefer the stick and overall it just feels so much more modern. Like driving a modern car compared to an old Triumph Herald.
Having said that, I agree its underpowered and I would take the avgas one over the DA40D if I had the choice.