Diamond DA42
CFS Elite uses the best in twin training aircraft available on the market, the new Diamond DA42 Turbo Diesel. The DA42 is the definition of perfections. Its industry leading safety and reliability combined with its modern avionics and pilot interface make it the premier choice in twin training. The Jet-A burning twin turbo diesel FADEC motors make controllability and operation easy and jet like. The G1000 avionics make the transition from our G1000 DA40 singles easy and allows us to teach modern cockpit management used in professional flying. Additionally, we are able to best train and transition you to the airlines/jets with a training program, syllabus, and operations based off airline and type rating training.
General characteristics
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Crew: one
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Capacity: four people
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Length: 28 ft 1in
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Wingspan: 44 ft 5 in
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Empty weight: 2,880 lb
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Max. takeoff weight: 3935 lb
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Powerplant: 2 × Continental Diesel CD-135, turbo charged, FADEC, Liquid cooled, Diesel (Jet-A) mercedes engines
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Never exceed speed: 194 knots
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Cruise speed: 170 knots
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Stall speed: 61 knots
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Range: 1,215 nm
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Service ceiling: 18,000 ft
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Rate of climb: 1,250 ft/min
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Single Engine Service Ceiling: 14000ft +
