Originally Posted by
ZBowFlyz
First off I agree to a point. But I'll bite on your question. The DA-42 is the most complex light twin around. 6 levers vs. two? I don't get that argument
And the real reason the schools like them is because burning 8GPH in cruise helps control operating costs.
(Everthing is void if that new engine isn't certified in a year)
I'm not saying it isn't cool or complex, but rather why would it be more valuable?
The very complex electrical system is a good point though.
However, gas mileage means little when a gearbox has a 300hr life at $16000 a pop new (maybe you can get an overhaul - not sure how that works)- which would be about an extra $100/hr just for the gearbox not to mention other costs and the $600k price tag.
Air Orlando charges like $364/hr for the DA42 dual (!!!!!!)
An older Seneca I gets around 8.5-9gph each engine
I'm anxious to see how they do with the IO-360s
-it is cool to fly a twin with a stick though-