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Hot News Items:

• Diamond Aircraft and Jeppesen partner to provide online pilot training courses Read more
• Diamond Aircraft appoints Vice President Sales and Marketing for North America Read more
• Diamond Aircraft launches Diamond Flight Center Program Read more
• Premier Aircraft Sales wins Diamond Aircraft's 2006 Distributor of Year award. Read more
• Diamond Super Star makes first flight! Read more
• Diamond motorglider to fly with fuel cell powerplant Read more

Sun N Fun Re-cap

The Diamond exhibit at Sun N Fun was a show hot-spot. There was a non-stop stream of visitors to the D-JET mock-up, Technology Tent and D-JET Exhibit, and with the big news of the show being the launch of the Diamond Flight Center Program, visitors crowded the DFC display where they enjoyed an opportunity to see Diamond-Simulation's full scale Flight Training Device.

Winner of our draw for a Bose headset was E. Michael Thoben of Camarillo, CA. Congratulations!

We would like to thank all of those who visited the display and look forward to next year!


You now have a choice.

Response to our Diamond Flight Center program has been overwhelming...flight schools are telling us they want this fresh alternative.

The Diamond Flight Center program includes all the elements of current pilot centers, plus some additional enhancements and highlights, notably:
• A non-restrictive policy that, unlike the competitor, permits DFCs to operate competitive brand airplanes
• A partnership with Jeppesen to develop innovative online Diamond-specific flight training materials to replace the current paper, DVD and CD-based syllabus
• A full line of airplanes, from our 2 place DA20, through the glass cockpit DA40 series, the DA42 Twin Star, the D-JET and the recently announced DA50 high-performance single
• Modern and sophisticated Diamond-specific simulators (FTDs)

DFCs will also benefit from generous discounts and commissions, professional national level marketing and co-op advertising programs and competitive insurance programs. Flight schools can request further information by filling out our online form at: http://www.diamondflightcenter.com.

DA42 goes Platinum

Loaded with chrome and leather, the Platinum Edition is sure to be a popular option with discerning Twin Star owners.

With adjustable pilot and copilot seats, adjustable backrests and lumbar support, chrome-plated spinners and chrome-look trim, electrically adjustable pilot and copilot rudder pedals, and premium carpet, the Platinum Edition feels as good as it looks. The Platinum Edition option lists at $24,699.




Tell us what you think!

Diamond prides itself on great customer service. One way to ensure we are always delivering what you want is to ask. So we will be periodically asking you for your feedback in the eNewsletters so we can continue to refine what we deliver to you and ensure your needs are being met.

Please take a minute to fill in the questionnaire at the following link. We want to get to know our subscribers a little better. We thank you in advance!

http://diamondair.com/subscribersurvey_apr2007/
2007 D-JET Mock-up Tour Dates Continue

Check out the D-JET at a location near you

• Apr. 30 – May 1/07:
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) Atlantic Aviation
4309 General Aviation Rd.
Austin, TX 78719
Call Premier Aircraft Sales: 800-564-2463


• May 2/07:
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
8901 Wetmore Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216
Call Premier Aircraft Sales: 800-564-2463

• May 4-5/07:
2nd Annual Birmingham General Aviation Expo
Jetsouth 4243 East Lake Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35217
Call Premier Aircraft Sales: 800-903-8402

• May 6/07:
Butler County Regional Airport (KHAO)
2800 Bobmeyer Road Hangar C3, Hamilton, OH 45015
Call Joe Miller: 937-407-1974

• May 11/07:
NAFA’s 36th Annual Conference
The Ritz Carlton Golf Resort Naples
2600 Tiburon Drive, Naples, FL 34109
Call Premier Aircraft Sales: 800-903-8402

• May 12/07:
Falcon Trust Air
14150 SW 129th Street, Miami, FL 33186
Call Premier Aircraft Sales: 800-903-8402

• May 17/07:
Chateau Elan
100 Rue Charlesmagne, Braselton, GA 30517
Call Premier Aircraft Sales: 800-903-8402

• Jun. 2/07:
AOPA Fly-In
421 Aviation Way, Frederick, MD 21701

• Jun. 3/07:
130 S. Clow International Parkway, Bolingbrook, IL
Call A&M: 630-886-7778

• Jul. 23-29/07:
EAA AirVenture
Oshkosh, WI

• Oct. 4-6/07:
AOPA Expo
Hartford, CT

Check the News and Events section of our website for updates.

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Expert Answer

Expert Answers

How hard is it to transition from one aircraft to another, the DA20 to the DA42, for instance?

Our piston airplanes, from the HK36 motorglider, through the DA42 Twin Star, all share some common genes, despite being very different aircraft. Intuitive center stick controls, unmatched visibility, cockpit commonality, low drag, great glide performance, superior runway and climb performance and exceptional controllability and stability. As such, the transition from DA20 to DA40 to DA42 and back is very natural. Anyone who has flown in any Diamond airplane will instantly feel familiarity in any of our models. It is a feature especially appreciated by flight training students as they transition from ab-initio training to IFR and multi engine ratings.

Upcoming Events:

arrowJul. 5-7/07: 2007 Canadian Owners and Pilots Organization (COPA) National Convention -
   Moncton Flight College - Moncton, New Brunswick
arrowJul. 23-29/07: EAA AirVenture - Oshkosh, WI
arrowOct. 4-6/07: AOPA Expo - Hartford, CT  


  Got a great Diamond story to tell?
Tell us a great story about your Diamond experience and we’ll consider it for our next e-newsletter! We're looking for great stories whether a fun cross country trip, learning to fly...any great story featuring our airplanes. If we choose your story we'll send you a beautifully detailed model of a DA20, DA40 or DA42!

Also, if you have a fabulous photo of your Diamond, send it in too. The top 5 photos submitted will win a beautiful calendar!

Please send your stories and photos to sales@diamondair.com


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