Originally Posted by
Bashibazouk
Is was part of its design intent. Aside from the FADEC, its glass cockpit, lots of busses, and the lack of good visual cues ahead of the glareshield were (I'm told...hearsay) intended to prepare future regional jet pilots.
The DA-42 was designed as a trainer, the baron not so much. The diamond might be more economical in the long run (over many years).
Originally Posted by
Bashibazouk
I also have a bit of exposure to the new Austro-engined version, which is intended to fix the engine, gearbox, and ECU woes. So far so good, but we've only got 50 hrs or so on it.
Everything I've heard is good so far, you know what they say about flying the A-model...