Diamond DA62 Ferry Flight - Performance Review

Fly along on a cross country flight from Long Beach, CA to Salt Lake City, UT in a 2020 Diamond DA62. Real performance numbers- range, max/economy cruise and weights - get it all on this video.

#diamondda62 #twindiamond #crosscountryflying #multiengineaircraft #diesel #austro
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*DISCLAIMER: All videos are for entertainment purposes only. Do not refer to them as instructional videos due to heavy editing and clips being edited out of context.*
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Cameras - GoPro 12 Black, GoPro Max
Mounts & Cables - NFlightCam
Microphone - Rode Wireless Go

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[colbogus]

I had my DA62 for right at 2 months and have a little over 40 hours on it. Prior to that I had a DA42NG and put almost 300 hours on it. Love Diamond and have had only 1 AOG issue in owning them. Luckily, I'm only a little over an hour from a Diamond Service Center which gives me some piece of mind. Fit an finish on the 62 is great the interior is perfect. I have the "executive" business seating in the middle row which really increases the comfort for the back passengers. Now just can't wait for the Block III avionics upgrade!

[christianaponte]

Great video as always, Rich. I have flown Cirrus and Twin Diamonds and I would say I enjoyed flying the Diamonds more. One thing people overlook is how much quieter the Diamonds are compared to Cirrus which I found has reduced my fatigue when doing a 2+ hour flight.

[Jimmyjew]

It's been a couple months since I've watched one of your vids. And damn, they are still awesome and I envy your world. Keep em coming Rich!

[topturretgunner]

Nice video review. The DA62 really has nice features. Thanks for posting this.

[jims]

I’m a relatively new aircraft owner, G7 SR20. Bought the plane new and now gave 200 hrs on it. Pretty consistently flys 150 true. Although my useful load isn’t great - for me and my wife it’s more than enough. It costs quite a bit to get 30 more kts per hr. Light twins scare me. I’m happy to pull the chute if necessary. That’s why I pay for insurance.

[Richard_Muschette]

Excellent Rich, conveying all the true flight performance parameters on the actual flight in relation to what is in the POH, very good statistics taking the aircraft cross country, really appreciate the information.. l am going to watch all your videos, learn and give my feedback as an aircraft engineer and pilot in the comments, outstanding job you are doing here.

[mikegreene]

Very interesting video, Rich! You always provide good insights and perspectives.

[nathanferris]

Love the Diamond - great plane. Wonderful video, Rich, as usual. Thanks!
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[antoniog]

Rich, I think you should buy that 62. It looks good wrapped around you. 👍
I think the Austro engine mechanic shortage problem is sorting itself out. Diamond is a huge player in aviation training in Europe and is becoming one in the US. The thing is most mechanics are used to working on the same old engines and may not be incentivized to learn a new one. As Diamonds become prevalent, someone will fill the service need.

[deanarndell]

That's a very smart looking airplane! Love the interior layout, looks comfy and great to fly/operate in. Cheers Rich, safe flying mate! 👍🛩️🌅✨

[joeblow]

Beautiful airplane...and agreed, the center stick is nice.
Thanks Rich 🙂

[scottbeyer]

Co-owner of a Lycoming DA40 and loving it. I had pondered the NG but my mechanic (Diamond certified) talked me out of it. His point was more about the fact that so few people can work on the Austro engines and the frequent parts problems.

I do hope Diamond does sort out the Austro engine issues, as I would like to trade up to a DA62 in a couple years.

[Herbal]

My thoughts on the chute vs 2 engines: I'd feel more comfortable flying IFR at night or over water with the second engine. And that wing is a glider. I just wish the DA-62 fit in T-hangars. How's the noise compared to the Cirrus, Rich?

[BayAreaCowboy]

Rich may I ask why you left OCR? I know you were there many years.

[Pilot]

Nothing like flying into SkyPark in a high performance plane. It gets really interesting in a jet!

[nickpapagiorgio]

I actually just commented on the 2018 sr22 and I’ve flown da42 twin star would love to whip a 62 around Catalina and check the performance. Personally I would take this for many reasons over a cirrus 22 and yes of course ones multi engine and ones not but similar style inside and what the designers were trying to accomplish imo something for a biz exec to throw mom and kids in for a little weekend in Palm Springs. But I think the Austrians built the these to have a little more of an aircraft feel inside and you just feel like you’re still flying a plane and not driving a bmw x7 lol love the center stick too! Nice touch!

[mikegentry]

I’ll take 2 engines over a parachute any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Pop the chute and you’ll safely crash but will likely do some damage to the plane. With a twin is just a little more complicated landing but no damage, no parachute repacking costs etc.

[williamsmith]

Enjoyed the video, ..also liked the new logo, ...

[Dunwyche]

Hi Rich, love Diamond. Thanks man. Jason~

[kober]

What an excellent way to travel for those who can.