I did my PPL training mostly on PS-28 cruiser. Unfortunately I don't have much experience with other aircraft to be able to compare finer points (~50 hrs on PS-28, 3 on DA-40 and 2 on DA-20 katana).
I don't like its electronic flaps controls - you need to push a button and hold it for several seconds (3-4s for no flaps to takeoff, another 4-5s for full flaps), as opposed to just switching between 3 positions.
Stability seems to be little worse than katana, but the difference would probably be felt only on longer flights (3+ hours I'd say).
I'd also recommend ballistic recovery system option, as it would be quite difficult to get out of cockpit after ditching, or overturning on emergency landing (canopy has hinges at front).
Anyways, the airplane looks good, it does fly, fuel consumption is quite low and handling isn't half bad
Last edited by habdl; 27th Apr 2014 at 09:50.
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