In this video, we take a look at starting and operating the Diamond DA40 in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Attention is paid to the quirky fuel system and glider like wings. Our flight takes us over Istanbul.
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@chunhe1423 жыл бұрын
This airplane doesn't have spark plugs and it doesn't burn AVgas, no lead, no worry. Jet A, way to go!
@twistedyogert2 жыл бұрын
No lead here.
@espolete3 жыл бұрын
Well explained and I really like your particular way of commenting through the video. Thanks for the video!
@therocinante34433 жыл бұрын
He's great!
@elvinhsen3 жыл бұрын
You forgot fuel pump for take off :D I just had a flight in DA42 fnpt II sim, it is an awesome airplane...had to try da40 in real life, also beautiful and amazing plane...love it :))
@peteallennh6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I just flew the DA40 for the first time today and love it!
2 ай бұрын
I flew it for the first time yesterday! :) It was great!
@dcviper9853 жыл бұрын
The DA40 doesn't have lead fouling on the plugs because it has neither plugs nor leaded fuel. It uses the AE300 Jet-A engine.
@JeffroBodine19473 жыл бұрын
Wow, Wouldn't Mr. P know that?
@twistedyogert2 жыл бұрын
Only one model runs on Jet-A. From what I've read, most models use a regular spark-ignition engine.
@huntertito69872 жыл бұрын
My DA40 uses a l-360 engine so yes it does have Lead fouling
@dcviper9852 жыл бұрын
@@huntertito6987 the DA40 in the sim...
@stevemoss1182 Жыл бұрын
@@twistedyogert Of all the Diamond airplanes only one model the Da xlt runs on 100LL, - all the others, the Da 40 ng, the Da 50 rg, the Da 42 and the Da 62 are all diesel engines running on Jet-A.
@faraam2953Ай бұрын
You handled the slipstream very well on the take off! I’ve been flying the DA40 TDI irl the past few weeks and the slipstream is a pain in the ass during take off! So frustrating to find that sweet spot for rudder! Very good video btw keep it up!
2 ай бұрын
Hello from Istanbul! I flew this aircraft for the first time yesterday at LTBU and experienced every detail you mentioned here. There was medium tribulance for the whole hour I flied yet as you said, this plane is a glider indeed! Basically refused come down :)))
@mjparker9003 жыл бұрын
I've got about 60 hours in the previous version of the DA40 (not the TDI included in FS2020, mine had G1000, RPM power and mixture levers, but a separate autopilot) and found this NG version a pretty fair representation of my real world experience, especially the floating down the runway on a hot day part. I fly through the Coastal Mountains around Vancouver and that 180 degree view is awesome. Love the videos, thanks.
@MarkRobSmith3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr G. I've been using this aircraft constantly since getting MSFS. At the same time I've been constantly watching your videos. Both are excellent!!! Weirdly, was flying the DA40 over Bradley (in game) in your honour last night!! Keep up the great work; big fan here.
@directmantis6462 Жыл бұрын
This is the aircraft I'll be doing my training in. Such an informative video and makes me so much more excited to fly it!
@daniel26033 жыл бұрын
The visibility in this plane is the number one seller for me. I've flown high wing in real life. Not too bad for left turns in real life. But in game, high wing aircraft suck for pattern work. This Diamond is a dream because you can see everything perfectly.
@Rationalific2 жыл бұрын
Nice flight! Thank you for showing off the Diamond DA40.
@HannoRetief3 жыл бұрын
Love this type of video! Hope you do the caravan next 😁
@drewdupont14913 жыл бұрын
These How to Fly videos are the best! I've had a general idea that the DA40 was similar to the C172 in performance/speed/etc but highlighting the quirks of each plane is very illuminating
@albertvanderiet Жыл бұрын
You Sir are the Bob Ross of Flightsim 😊. Nice review.
@mark_lhr33 жыл бұрын
Wonderful. This is the flight sim version of Bob Ross (the Joy of Painting). This is the perfect antidote to the stresses of the ScamDemic.
@krispyk.17863 жыл бұрын
What a pretty plane - I’ve gotten to sit in one of these at EAA Airventure- and man the controls are SUPER light and YET the flight controls are fully metal covered!
@Chasa-zz6ld2 жыл бұрын
The DA40NG is the same plane as the AAFC (Australian Airforce Cadets) use for training on flight simulator and irl we did it today in flight simulator and we are really good but our AC (Aircraft’s Man) he was making it really hard and making us look down and ever we’re but the front but we did good so yeah. Also it is a really expensive plane with a fully glass cockpit
@funnymancomedygaming10982 жыл бұрын
Same, I am apart of AAFC too. We were lucky enough to go for a flight in one of these planes, It is really nice inside too.
@rayhayden2 жыл бұрын
I neglected to leave a comment on my view of your video yesterday. Of note, I was primarily focused on that fuel transfer thing - which I feel is a tad goofy for them to use (I loved flying the DA20, looks like a fighter trainer with side by side seating)... anyway, I loved the entire video, and you have an excellent speaking voice for this... like my old instructors back in the day! Dropping another LIKE on your video!
@bosslife922 жыл бұрын
"Now we're gonna be climbing at a speed of 72 knots, which is roughly what I have it at now." > has 79 knots and increasing > proceeds to continue climbing with over 90 knots for several hundred feet Also, you should not use flight director if you are going to ignore what it tells you.
@ultrasuperkiller Жыл бұрын
2 years late but one thing i’ve been taught on this plane that i ddt see you do (but maybe because it would be boring for the video) is engine temperature handling This aircraft (according to our POH) needs a 2 minute idle time followed by 1400 RPM at startup & a 2 minute idle before shitting the engine down due to the turbo on the aircraft
@AysarAburrub3 жыл бұрын
im loving this series! good stuff. Really helpful for me as a complete beginner.
@therocinante34433 жыл бұрын
Hey man! You can have boats! You can adjust the amount of marine traffic in the g traffic settings, I believe you'll see boats if you crank that up :)
@michaelchomiczewski79373 жыл бұрын
Nice realistic ATC comms. Just like in real life :-)
@peterandersson38123 жыл бұрын
Checking the tacho? Fouled spark plugs? The DA40 has a diesel engine, so no tacho and no spark plugs. The glow plug warning isn't a malfunction warning: since the fuel self-combusts after compression the cylinder needs to be heated a bit before start. That's what the glow plugs do. No issue in Turkey, but on a cold day in Scandinavia you need to wait for a while. We had a diesel converted C172 in our club some five-ten years ago with the same Thielert engine as the DA40. Love the Single Lever Control!
@JenniferinIllinois3 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried the Diamond aircraft yet but looks like I need to give this one a try and let my 172 get some rest. 😉
@JonathanPeel3 жыл бұрын
There is a game setting that lets you increase the amount of boats in the water, and cars on the freeway. It doesn't add enough boats to actually look like what a coastal town ever does, but it's cool to see a few more. You can increase AI airport traffic in the same place.
@ted3636363 жыл бұрын
My go to plane. Thanks!
@gabybaber62312 жыл бұрын
My uncle owns this plain and I have been flighting it a lot recently. Its a lot to offer!
@nickthechicken11 Жыл бұрын
Very useful video. By far my favourite aeroplane in MFS. I'm still learning how to use the second screen (ND) and setting up a FLP in-game
@stephenmason56823 жыл бұрын
Very nice!! I've been playing with the DA20 as I love the SR22? But I'll now give this a burst. Thanks for the into!!
@danp19753 жыл бұрын
enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing! most of my real world hours are in the DV20. Looking forward to trying this in the 'new' sim
@Rusty_Ducksy Жыл бұрын
Dude straight up sounds like a pilot over the comms lol. New to the channel. Fantastic vids super informative, got my sub!
@kyleschieler12983 жыл бұрын
Interesting to watch! My flight academy has about 50 2018 DA40NG and a couple DA42. Operations are almost exact haha.
@bike06622 жыл бұрын
Lift?
@kyleschieler12982 жыл бұрын
@@bike0662 Yeah, finishing up my multi rating right now. Last rating!
@bike06622 жыл бұрын
@@kyleschieler1298 heck yeah man Congratulations! I work on yalls airplanes in the hanger haha
@vortifyne3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, helped me getting started in FS2020!
@Simulatom6 ай бұрын
Eu estava muito confuso com relação ao desequilíbrio deste combustível. Você me ajudou demais, obrigado!
@thegood93 жыл бұрын
I think they finally improved the sound somewhat on the latest update (early june 2021). Before this, the loop points stuck out like a sore thumb and it really took you out of the immersion.
@heinrichmarais37533 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Great video as always.
@Zadonitz3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I would love to see an RNAV approach on the DA40 TDI!
@johnneal56233 жыл бұрын
Didn’t turn the fuel pumps on before takeoff.
@johnneal56233 жыл бұрын
Probably won’t let you on Flight sim haha
@nikita_kozlov3 жыл бұрын
What does the fuel pump switch on the left do?
@johnneal56233 жыл бұрын
Increased the fuel flow to the engine , you turn them on for takeoffs and landings.
@valrak98773 жыл бұрын
Why do planes have those manual fuel selection or pump systems? Is there any reason of why automatic systems that equalize both tanks aren't used? I think it would be rather easy to implement compared to the rest of electronic stuff going on.
@K0nst4nt1n963 жыл бұрын
If the fuel is contaminated in one tank you could just switch. If it happens automatically you would contaminate both tanks. Also if you have a fuel leak the system would feed fuel to the leaking tank.
@MisterKatz7 ай бұрын
My problem with this plane is the rpm control. There is no one. Its constantly red lining with 2300 rpms. It never got fixed. I can go a lot under 60 load but the rpm raises every time back on 2300. This is not how it should be.
@bankabled3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very helpful video.
@chrisschneider760911 ай бұрын
I have to get this plane below 40% to be off the warning light... No where near 100knts. I was hoping you had a secret for that... Or do we just ignore the red flashing?
@kenanklctepe65503 жыл бұрын
Let me know if you come to Istanbul. The beer's on me.
@Magicmarker2313 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I prefer the DA-40TDI. But only because it gives me more frames on my system and the sunscreen is semitransparent. Don't need the G1000/autopilot. And it flies smooth like a glider at the lowest attitudes. My favourite plane atm. ;o)
@bankabled Жыл бұрын
Nice one.
@mohdshahzlan62423 жыл бұрын
This plane is being used in my aviation school
@krispyk.17863 жыл бұрын
College? I just talked to a flight school/college that uses a small fleet of these small Da4’s
@mohdshahzlan62423 жыл бұрын
@@krispyk.1786 My school is Asia Aeronautical Training Academy (AATA).
@blairbrewer62273 жыл бұрын
So. Now that you've got some good time in the sim, what are the best aircraft to use? As in which are most bugless, etc. I have the mooney and 182 as well? Which are most complete aircraft at this point? :) Thanks in advance for any input.
@c0dexus3 жыл бұрын
For some reason the fuel transfer pump works in this version of the plane (NG) but not in the TDI version.
@rackum443 жыл бұрын
Great video Thanks
@coffeeguy66733 жыл бұрын
HI, I've just flown this lovely aircraft here in the UK and landed at RAF Wittering, when taxiing I used the rudder to turn but it wasn't wanting to turn very much, is there an option anywhere to use the nosewheel do you know ?
@dazecm2 жыл бұрын
Great stuff.
@adselrecom3 жыл бұрын
You've earned a sub sir
@JeffroBodine19473 жыл бұрын
Mr. P, wouldn't that taxi using the brake to do that mess up the rubber on the front wheel.?
@guiluismelo3 жыл бұрын
It's something that can be done in any (or most at least) aircrafts so I don't think it does anything with the rubber but I'm no specialist
@JeffroBodine19473 жыл бұрын
@@guiluismelo The more I thought about it, that was probably a stupid question. With the brakes crabbing the plane, if you will, the front wheel must turn with the crabbing of the brakes. So thanks Mr. Melo for your reply.
@claudest-gelais84563 жыл бұрын
@Jeffrey Bennett. I used to own a Grumman American Yankee AA1B which also needed differential braking to turn. Was very easy to turn and was inconsequential as far as front tire wear goes. Owned it for 10 years, never replaced the tire lol!!!
@davidstockman14562 жыл бұрын
Ap is very useful ya know
@mightyherc1 Жыл бұрын
The DA40 uses Jet-A for its diesel engine, i.e. no spark plugs.
@Daisy_lief Жыл бұрын
yep no lead nor sparkplugs 😅
@TawichVirangkur3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Just one question on landing lights, when should they be turned on and off? In some videos, landing lights should be turned on if you fly below 10,000 ft, is this correct? After watching so many videos, I'm getting confused. Thanks.
@thecorporatepilotdad3 жыл бұрын
ON within 10 miles of an airport and below 10,000 feet and takeoff and landing. AIM 4-3-23
@TawichVirangkur3 жыл бұрын
@@thecorporatepilotdad Many thanks.
@thecorporatepilotdad3 жыл бұрын
@@TawichVirangkur I recognized your name. Aren't you a subscriber of my channel?
@TawichVirangkur3 жыл бұрын
@@thecorporatepilotdad yes, I watch too many flight sim videos. 🥰
@thecorporatepilotdad3 жыл бұрын
@@TawichVirangkur Nothing wrong with that at all. Don't we all?
@_S.H_ Жыл бұрын
This plane doesn't have the correct fuel capacity as the real plane. I reported this bug when the game was first released but it doesn't appear to have been fixed yet.
@andrewmgoss3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Any chance we can see how approach mode works in this aircraft?
@topofthegreen3 жыл бұрын
The fuel burn is way off in this aircraft.
@matthewharrington31548 ай бұрын
Any idea how you control the engine temperature? I set throttle at 41% etc cruise around 3000ft but engine temp still goes into the red and sometimes overheats ?? On other aircraft you’ve got the propeller control and can control it but I can’t do that in this aircraft any help ??
@MisterKatz7 ай бұрын
It never got fixed. I know, its sucks
@larrylarragueta3683 жыл бұрын
What hardware are you using with MS Flight Sim 2020 to fly the DA40? (Flight Stick, Rudder Pedals, etc)
@whateveriam122 жыл бұрын
I use a Saitek yoke without pedals.
@samoeregaming46803 жыл бұрын
You say there is a issue with the fuel valve, funny you say that I make that fuel valve in real life let’s hope there is no issue!!
@archerzzy3 жыл бұрын
I fly this airplane in real life lol
@ozsimflyer3 жыл бұрын
So cruising at 8000’ at load of 60%, RPM is in the yellow at 2140. Is that ok to fly at that RPM for extended periods of time? Thanks again for another great video.
@joshsater40443 жыл бұрын
I've got 80 hours in this plane in MSFS2020 and my RPM is pretty much -always- in the yellow unless I'm descending.
@abingdonboy3 жыл бұрын
Cruise is at 75% and 120 indicated, that’s what the plane is designed to cruise at
@cristiansandor4435 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. Can you tell me please what do you use as head tracking?
@abingdonboy3 жыл бұрын
Why did you do a flapless takeoff?
@Jebusite1003 жыл бұрын
Because he had lots of runway
@Enzo-ek7zk3 жыл бұрын
@@Jebusite100 da40's you always use flaps irl. its not based on runway, they jut use em everytime
@krispyk.17863 жыл бұрын
@@Enzo-ek7zk yeahhh…. U right - I mean one could go flap less but it’s always nice to know you got that extra lift on you
@Enzo-ek7zk3 жыл бұрын
@@krispyk.1786 yep and at the end of a day its a sim for fun. nothing serious about it anyway. aslong as it flies then your doing something right haha
@kjelle3923 жыл бұрын
How do you get the flightplan to show up on the right screen? It does not work for me, and it hasn't since the first update... do you use a mod?
@dcviper9853 жыл бұрын
If you put your departure and arrival airports into the world map it should just show up. You can put them in manually using the FPL button.
@kjelle3923 жыл бұрын
@@dcviper985 That used to work prior to the first MSFS-update. Now, it dont. Can't see the flightplan I setup before flight, nor edit the plan during flight. The plan IS there somehow, but not showing on map or in the FP-subpage.
@JohnSmith-wj2wd3 жыл бұрын
@@kjelle392 I've encountered various UI problems where the map wouldn't open or the Navpanels wouldn't load and stay black. Unfortunately, the only thing that fixed it was reïnstalling FS2020. Thankfully it does safe your controller presets, but make sure to backup that 90GB data first before uninstalling.
@kjelle3923 жыл бұрын
As a last desperate attempt, I deleted ALL in the Communityfolder - and used the last G1000-mod. Then it worked! Have no clue which mod that broke the sim as It was mostly scenery mods and fixes.
@06L3 жыл бұрын
I love Constantinople! Sadly, they are not prepared for the next 'big one'. But if I'm here WHEN it happens, I'll go under the Hagia Sophia who resisted all the others!
@stephenmason56823 жыл бұрын
Does this plane have Radio Navigation Avionics please?
@rackum443 жыл бұрын
My RPM was red lining, I couldn't get the RPM to drop
@mikecoffee1002 жыл бұрын
I love the mod version
@sTeFaN2164 Жыл бұрын
what checklist do you use "?
@pedroillanes7450 Жыл бұрын
Why when I fly this plane and I activate de ap it doesn’t climb?
@_S.H_ Жыл бұрын
For the AP to climb you need to set 2 things: 1- Altitude target that is above your current altitude (the cyan number above you altitude scale) 2- Vertical climb method (either VS or FLC) with the desired speed of climb
@franck2k53 жыл бұрын
Hello. i have an issue with this plane i don't know how to solve. The RPM metter is always in the yellow/red area, no matter how much load i put on the throttle. I'm currently flying at 70% load, but the RPM is at 2300 (yellow). do you know what i should do to fix that or is this normal ? thanks!
@Redadeg722 жыл бұрын
Same here...nobody any ideas?
@David-xe3my2 жыл бұрын
@@Redadeg72 same
@slimsasd2 жыл бұрын
@@David-xe3my install the DA40NGX mod, that fixes the FADEC that controls the prop rpm
@firefox31872 жыл бұрын
Asobo didn’t model the FADEC engine control system, it auto manages the engine,prop,mixture based on throttle setting and flight data. So it’s way off correct figures. Have still not fixed this . And the mods are on for PC
@inxs52 Жыл бұрын
where is the infernal park brake on this thing ?
@MisterKatz7 ай бұрын
center control
@keithlillis7962 Жыл бұрын
Very good tutorial. I am flying the Diamond DA40NG in MSFS2020 and I have set the throttle to my Saitek X52 throttle, but I can't for the life of me find how to set the DA40 RPM. When I fly, the throttle is contolling the load, but the RPM is always high, at around 2300, which is almost red-lining. Does anyone have any advice?
@alanfaulconbridge2261 Жыл бұрын
Diamond aircraft like the DA40 are fitted with a FADEC that gives single lever manifold pressure and prop controller. It is badly implemented in MSFS 2020 .There is a DA40 "improvement mod" that fixes this issue.
@keithlillis7962 Жыл бұрын
@@alanfaulconbridge2261 Many thanks for the info
@firsthalthor Жыл бұрын
@@alanfaulconbridge2261 I wish all da-40s had fadec. The ones I fly currently don’t. They have mixture and prop controls
@XxXBattleStarXxX10 ай бұрын
This thing pulls to the right like mad, annoying af
@geertnoels70413 жыл бұрын
4 people is no problem, even with full fuel. However, they have to be cyclists (like me) ;-)
@captaintT3 жыл бұрын
you cant fly with 4 people and with full tank , I fly this airplane in real life
@geertnoels72123 жыл бұрын
@@captaintT I have a DA40NG. However I said: cyclists. You know, people that weigh very little. ;-)
@ramon77343 жыл бұрын
Lol you never use landing light during flight, you just use it for takeoffs and landings lol
@saheel18503 жыл бұрын
Yeah you do, if you’re below 10 000 ft
@ramon77343 жыл бұрын
@@saheel1850 no...
@saheel18503 жыл бұрын
@@ramon7734 Why not
@ramon77343 жыл бұрын
@@saheel1850 Cuz its Landing gear, you use that for take off and landing, in air you only use NAV lights, anda couple other
@saheel18503 жыл бұрын
@@ramon7734 The FAA recommends leaving your landing lights on below 10 000ft though, it's to be seen better. Many airlines require their pilots to leave the landing lights on below 10 000ft in their SOP
@droge1923 жыл бұрын
There's no lead in diesel fuel. Also, what's with constantly saying "automatic pilot" instead of just autopilot. Utterly pointless. You don't half rabbit on!
@armand4226 Жыл бұрын
But why are you speaking so quickly ?😢
@WanderfalkeAT2 жыл бұрын
Psst, don't call Istanbul - Constantinople when you fly in Turkey! Turk's don't like that :)
@mikecoffee1002 жыл бұрын
It's no bodys business but The Turks ;)
@jamesmcclung50752 жыл бұрын
Sorry,but your voice and pitch makes you hard to understand. I’m sure you know what you doing, but your delivery is your worst enemy.
@cb49632 жыл бұрын
no idea what you mean, i undertand everything perfectly fine.
@amb72472 жыл бұрын
I love his videos and the content he provides. If I can be a small critic, slow down a bit. I have to rewind to find out what you were talking about. However, no one can contest or say you do not love flying these games or the passion you provide to this channel.