Continental CD-300

Many pilots waited patiently for this European high-performance traveler to receive FAA certification.

The single-engine piston, diesel-powered Diamond DA50RG with a Continental CD-300 engine sets the bar for the category. We put one of the first ones to the test in Austria.

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.