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 recently received FAA certification and is presented as a strong contender for the best single-engine retract aircraft.
- FLYING's editor-in-chief, Julie Boatman, conducted flight tests including a cross-country journey and a local demo.
- The aircraft was praised for its phenomenal low-speed handling, creditable cruise performance, and capacity to transport multiple people and bags.
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