The latest contender to steal the crown of best single-engine retract has to be the Diamond DA50 RG, which just received FAA certification over the summer. Fly along with FLYING editor-in-chief Julie Boatman on a cross-country flight from Friedrichshafen, Germany, to Wiener Neustadt, Austria, and on a local demo flight as she tests the airplane’s phenomenal low-speed handling and creditable cruise, all while hauling a show’s worth of people and bags.
Watch: We Fly Diamond DA50 RG
Watch as we fly the latest contender to steal the crown of best single-engine retract, the Diamond DA50 RG, which just received FAA certification this summer.
Key Takeaways:
- The Diamond DA50 RG, a new single-engine retract aircraft, recently received FAA certification and is vying for the title of best in its class.
- FLYING editor-in-chief Julie Boatman tested the aircraft on a cross-country flight from Germany to Austria and a local demo.
- The DA50 RG showcased phenomenal low-speed handling, creditable cruise performance, and capacity for passengers and bags.
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