DA-42 questions | TheaterFire

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Ok-Money2811@reddit

The most dangerous thing about that plane is giving somebody a multi rating in it and they decide to go fly a Seminole or something similar.

That plane has abilities that attempting the same in a Seminole, duchess, Seneca will really not go well.

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sm3xym3xican@reddit

I got my multi engine in a da42 and decided to do more time building in a twin Comanche, holy shit it was worlds apart, but I absolutely love flying the twin Comanche

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Reasonable_Blood6959@reddit

This is the most important point mentioned here. I love the diamond, but I’d feel woefully underqualified to go and fly anything more “old fashioned” without a significant amount of training.

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ReplacementRecent195@reddit

I’ve got 340+ hours in the DA-42 and NG. All of the time through dual given as an MEI. Feel free to PM me with questions.

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DA42 summary: - be careful of the temps, has a little cooling issue - understand the ecu, when to swap manually ect, - be careful do switch off the engine in flight because of the injectors, in our school it was not recommended - one of the easiest planes I flew, enjoy it! … oh and be careful with M&B, it is a 3 seater ;)

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Minimum_Ad405@reddit (OP)

I’ve never been a fan of shutting off engines entirely was planning to simulate by pulling back throttle

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minimumxxxx@reddit

Enjoy it!

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highaoalowiq@reddit

Easiest thing to fly ever, only compliant is the rudder feels almost sluggish on landing when xwind is strong. Other than that, best thing I've ever laid hands on.

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ReadyplayerParzival1@reddit

The plane is stupidly easy to fly. I have 29 hours in the -42. For engine failure it’s just turn on off the engine master and fuel lever. That’s it. The plane does have its quirks. Cg can be a bit finicky, there are lots of little limitations like max power limitations, engine shutdown times, etc. the systems are also a little strange. If it has the racc prepare your student for the dpe to ask about it.

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FlyingShadow1@reddit

There are DA42s out there that are six levers and require you to actually feather the prop. They use lycoming 360s.

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ReadyplayerParzival1@reddit

I was referring to the ng model. I wouldn’t want to fly a da42 with io360s. No turbo so the single engine service ceiling is probably like 8000 ft.

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FlyingShadow1@reddit

I've only ever flown the L360 variant once and I did my CMEL in a 42 NG. I can't recall what the L360's single engine service ceiling was but if it's 8000 I'd say that's actually quite good.

It's not easy to find this variant of DA-42 but if you do you should give it a shot, if only just because of how strange it is to fly a 6 lever Diamond, considering they only existed for a few years.

I've yet to find a original DA-42 with the trash thielert engines, those one can't be overhauled at all, produce less power than the AE300, and have many other issues.

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Kemerd@reddit

Read poh front to back twice

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Muted-Rhubarb2143@reddit

Theres a rule about this that you should absolutely know if you’re an MEI.

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Minimum_Ad405@reddit (OP)

I mean im absolutely refreshing in multi, im aware of the currency requirements, I remember PAST and SMACFUM. Not sure what you’re referring to

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fine_ill_join_reddit@reddit

Must have 5 hrs PIC in make/model to instruct in multis.

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IanMullins13@reddit

Hours logged in a certain aircraft to be able to instruct in it is what he’s referring to

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AstronautContent9515@reddit

Time to give dual 👀

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Equivalent-Web-1084@reddit

The DA-42 has engines that are similar to a car engine (if it is the Austro). I would dive deep into the POH and learn about the systems because they are unlike most every other piston.

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BuzntFrog@reddit

Yup, just a diesel mercedes engine with some changes to fly it.

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Equivalent-Web-1084@reddit

The way I worded it may seem ridiculous but with FADEC and the design of it, it is quite similar to the way an auto engine would be engineered. I remember an A&P telling me when he does mx he plugs it into a computer and it diagnosis everything like in an auto shop

..obviously they had to add the hardware to attach a propeller

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BuzntFrog@reddit

I'm mean it, it's a diesel mercedes engine that has just a few changes to it. Any automotive mechanic would recognize the engineering under the cowling from the electrical connectors, hose clamps, coolant connectors etc...
Covered a bit here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH9EUlNcA4A

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Equivalent-Web-1084@reddit

Oof I thought you were being sarcastic

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BuzntFrog@reddit

Wide wings, lots of adverse yaw, some unique systems pertaining to the FADEC. The engines don't like to air start but will start in a heartbeat with a bump of the starter. Throw a handful of nitrile gloves in the flight bag for pre-flight so you don't reek of jet fuel after pre-flight.

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BeenThereDoneThat65@reddit

Tell us you've never flown one without saying you've never flown one.

Air restarts are dead simple. Engine master to run and that's it

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BuzntFrog@reddit

Cool comment, dickhead

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BeenThereDoneThat65@reddit

So you have never flown them...

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ltcterry@reddit

You need five hours PIC in type to instruct for a rating. I’ll bet insurance wants more than that.

Don’t train someone for multi in a plane you haven’t mastered. It will cost the student a lot for you to gain proficiency.

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Minimum_Ad405@reddit (OP)

And I’m going to do exactly matter of fact already have it scheduled to do a lot of flying in it next week

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Apart_Shelter_5722@reddit

Make sure you understand what to do with ecu failures if his has fadec

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ItsReallyLebron@reddit

Easiest plane to learn and fly ever lmao its almost a joke

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weech@reddit

It’s a stupidly easy plane to fly and teach in.

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Reasonable_Blood6959@reddit

When I win the lottery I’m buying a DA62. The 42 made my MEIR ridiculously easy. Beautiful aeroplane.

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Small_Chicken1085@reddit

Diamonds are awesome.

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Serious-Bug8917@reddit

Does he have more than one? The DA42 is cool, but’s a well known hangar queen. You might have to pause your training due to maintenance. I would have to imagine it’s also a lot more expensive than a Seminole.

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BeenThereDoneThat65@reddit

so youve never flown or owned one?

I have, Its NOT a hanger queen not even close

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ListenIndependent269@reddit

I thought these where supposed to be super safe? What do you mean hangar queen? Am I wrong to think that a safe plane should not be braking all the time?

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Minimum_Ad405@reddit (OP)

Not sure lol, I’m a full time CFI so wouldn’t hurt me

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DatSexyDude@reddit

An airplane’s an airplane’s an airplane. Read the POH, you’ll be fine. One power level will make things easier. Just remember you gotta have 5 hours PIC to teach in a new model of multi.

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Minimum_Ad405@reddit (OP)

Yep, I’m going to go up with someone who’s current in it to learn it before I hop in with him

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rFlyingTower@reddit

This is a copy of the original post body for posterity:

Hello I’m a CFII/MEI currently at 1200 hours and have a student looking to do com multi in his DA-42 I have a little over 30 hours in the Seminole, the guys is supposed to to take me up to let me get acclimated with the diamond. Is it hard to get used to? What are some important things I should know? Is it safe? And yes I’m studying the POH

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