My circuitous path to the left seat of a seven-seat, million-dollar-plus, jet-A-burning Diamond DA62 twin didn’t come to fruition overnight. In fact, it took several years for me to arrive at this point. It all started with a chance encounter back in the summer of 2011, before the DA62 even existed as a certified product.
Transition Training: The Diamond DA62
Key Takeaways:
- The author's aviation journey highlights the effectiveness of shared-leasing programs like DiamondShare for affordable access to modern aircraft, including the DA40, Cirrus SR22T, and attempts to join a DA62 program.
- The Diamond DA62 is presented as a highly advanced, easy-to-fly, and efficient twin-engine aircraft with reliable jet-A engines, challenging outdated perceptions about the safety and complexity of piston twins.
- Transition training for the DA62 at Take Flight Aviation emphasized a "results-focused" and efficient methodology, enabling pilots to achieve proficiency and ratings more quickly than traditional programs.
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