Why the Diamond DA20 is the most affordable modern stick & rudder aircraft. Full Flight Review:

Theres a ton of aircraft options out there. But for the cost per hour to rate of fun I have found the Diamond DA20 one of the best modern GA aircraft. Why? Well its quite cost effective to fly. Burning about 5.1gph an hour at 115kts its quite effecient.
Enjoy the video, more aircraft reviews in store.

Preflight -00:00-04:00
Taxi/Takeoff - 04:00-09:50
In flight -09:50-20:00
Landing/Taxi - 20:00-25:16

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[victoryhammer]

Today I just had my first intro flight lesson, was supposed to go up in a piper warrior but it went in to get painted, so the only option was a da-20. I said ya sure, and it was awsome, what a sharp looking airplane, and it really just wants to fly, it seems like to me it just wants to go faster.
When landing there was not much of a crosswind but we still landed hard, to me it seemed swirly.
I do like the simplicity of the dash, everything seems just to make sense and user friendly.
Though I have nothing else to compare it to.
What are your thoughts, should I just stick with this airplane to get my private pilots license or should I consider a piper warrior or a Cessna 152?

[steveo]

My 16 year old just completed his 3d solo, 1st cross country yesterday in the DA-20. He really likes flying. Great trainer!!

[Ant-limh]

I did all of my PPL part 61 in a da20. I got my IR done in a piper Cherokee and Archer and I’m still flying them working on my commercial. All great planes but I really miss those diamonds. Really unique aircrafts, I miss pulling down that canopy and flying that stick. Good times.

[nolanono]

I start my PPL training on a DA20 in two weeks, waited my whole life!

[drfinneman]

A very interesting video. I enjoyed your critique on the Diamond DA 20. Beautiful job on the entire video

[droge]

DA20 is a great plane. I got my licence in a DA20-C1 in Florida. Back home in Germany I now fly a DA20, building hours for fun. I would say that (in my opinion), it's a much better plane with the Rotax engine. It's so much lighter and just better suited to such a light plane. It's a really responsive engine and holds it's power far better at altitude than the traditional engine. I'm not suggesting Rotax is always better than conventional, just in this application, the Rotax is so well suited. In the Rotax models we also have constant speed (adjustable) prop too.

[jorge]

Having 10h of lessons on the da20, including my first solo, I really like its flight characteristics, the stall is very gentle and easy to recover. My biggest problem with it is landing, the thing just wants to keep flying! So my touchdowns are usually on the flat side

[kimber]

I flew one for my primary flight training. I loved it!

[jasonx]

I few other cons..no IFR capability and very little cargo space. A few other nice things, it's a bit wider than a 152. Max crosswind is 20 Kts.

[julians]

Ive just starting flying the Da20 with a Rotax engine. Still getting used to taxiing her other than that its just a blast. Easy to fly and both fast and fuel efficient at the same time. Could not think of a better aircraft to train and hour build on. Love seeing her getting some recognition especially from over seas :)

[FamilyManMoving]

The luxury of length on that Boulder runway - I am stuck with short-field and my mind was screaming, "get down or go around!" the whole time he was lazily enjoying ground effect. ;)

[trdshortbus]

Well like the czech sport cruiser and other caster wheel trikes, you don't need to counter brake to steer, if you're at a comfortable speed gentle Rudder taps can keep you straight and or turning if you have the clearance to do so.

[hogkill]

I flew these for about 10 hours when I was a kid, and an hour in a Cesna 152 and 172, and about an hour in a random glider once. I read a comment about the DA20 being difficult to land, but it's the only place I've ever landed, so I just assumed all planes were like that. Maybe I'll fly one again in the future.

[richm]

Love the VDO gauges… reminds me of my1974 VW Bettle.

[garyhenderson]

The steering inputs you describe are the same as in an old Aero Commander I used to fly.

[joeglennaz]

That is a great airplane. I also love the D4. I’ve got probably 100 hours maybe 200 hours between the two.

[motowingsadventures]

Got my ppl in one of these. Love the Katana. Also have some vids on my channel flying the da20 in the Netherlands if you like to have a look thanks for the vid 👍

[michaelhoffmann]

My ears perked up when you said Colorado. My home base was KAPA.

[subdiver]

Nice video and great insights since I'm considering a DA20 or DA40 as a first plane to lower cost of getting ppl and other ratings. Random question, what kind of watch are you wearing in this video?

[ahkb]

Hey Drifto, love your videos, keep posting.

Can you tell me what kind of watch you’re wearing. It’s really nice. Thank you!