WHICH AIRPLANE IS BETTER? | Cirrus SR22T vs Diamond DA62 Comparison

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If you're in the market for the most advanced GA Piston aircraft, you're going to stop your search at the Cirrus SR22T and the Diamond DA62. Today we put these two airplanes nose-to-nose on the ramp in Raleigh, NC to give you a complete comparison over all of the specs that are important to consider. Follow along with pilot Sam Linton and check it out!
What do you think? Which airplane would YOU want to fly? Let us know in the comments below!
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ABOUT THE DIAMOND DA62:
The Diamond DA62 moves more passengers and equipment farther and faster than anything else in its class, with exceptional fuel efficiency, luxury and twin-engine security.
Space. Performance. Efficiency. Luxury. The Ultimate Flying Machine.
DESIGNED FOR PILOT'S SATISFACTION: Your flying luxury SUV! Choose from a variety of exterior colors or design your very own DA62. Enjoy a spacious luxury cabin including premium interiors and more.
YOUR SAFETY FIRST: Diamond's industry-leading safety record is the result of our commitment to protecting occupants with a vast array of both active and passive safety features.
FIRST CLASS CABIN: The DA62 spoils pilots and passengers alike. With an extra-large cabin, generous and adjustable front seats, a 60/40 split folding three seat second row bench and optional folding two seat third row bench, the DA62 is comparable in size to a luxurious SUV, maximizing space to offer room for up to seven people. Luxury features abound throughout, including premium interiors in several styles, colors and materials, LED interior lighting, optional electric air conditioning and more. Choose from a range of exterior colors, such as ruby red, carbon, gold, sapphire blue and glossy white or design your very own DA62!
JET FUEL POWER AND TOP-NOTCH AVIONICS: Save fuel and money and enjoy airliner-like flight handling. The DA62 is powered by the turbocharged Austro Engine AE330. The fully integrated Garmin G1000NXi is complemented by a long list of avionics options to perfectly suit your mission.
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ABOUT THE CIRRUS SR22:
The Cirrus SR22T is a single-engine composite aircraft, built by Cirrus Aircraft starting in 2001. It is a more powerful version of the Cirrus SR20, with a larger wing, higher fuel capacity, and a 315 horsepower (231 kW) engine. It is extremely popular among purchasers of new aircraft and has been the world’s best-selling single-engine, five-seat aircraft for several years. The aircraft is perhaps best known for being equipped with the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS), an emergency parachute capable of lowering the entire aircraft (and occupants) to the ground in an emergency.
The cabin seamlessly integrates luxury, style, technology and comfort with automobile-inspired ergonomics, performance seats and lifestyle conveniences throughout. Innovative systems, including Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP) and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) provide a wide array of protective layers to protect the pilot and passengers. Discover the power and prestige of the SR22T.
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@luczipkin 3 жыл бұрын

A bunch of people commenting are talking about how it's "apples and oranges" or something. In reality, it's not. I saw some comments about a multi-engine rating costing $10,000. Sure, but when you're torn between a $1 million and a $1.4 million airplane, is a 1% difference going to sway your decision? I saw a comment about the engines being less serviceable. It's a brand new airplane and the point is to have it serviced at the factory-approved service centers. It's not like people buying Stinson 108s with Franklin engines; service still exists and the Austro engines are far more common than one might think. I also saw a comment talking about how a comparison between a DA-50 and SR22T and the Baron and the DA62 is more apt. I disagree. First of all, the DA-50 isn't even in public use yet, so there's no way of knowing how it would perform in the real world. While the DA-50RG (by the first look, anyways) seems to compete more with the SR22T, I don't think the Baron and DA62 fit the same customer. The Baron customer is looking for a more tried-and-true airframe, and the DA62 customer is concerned about efficiency, safety, and performance- the same things the Cirrus customer is looking for. Notice that the fuel burn on these two airplanes are very similar, the speed below 14k is very similar, and in the DA62 you get twin-engine safety with the options that liquid cooling provides (no shock cooling danger on descent, for one.) Ultimately, I think I'd have the DA62 - I prefer to fly away from my engine failures buying a new engine from Austria than falling into school parking lots, $1 million down the gutter, and climbing out all bruised up.

@LifeStyleAviation 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent analysis, Luc! Yes, we created this video because clients are coming to us to compare these two modern planes more than any others. While a typical twin-engine wouldn't be an obvious comparison, seeing as the DA62 is FADEC controlled (and has just two levers for engine management, as opposed to having 6 with prop and mixture) our clients tell us the DA62 is as easy to fly as any single-engine airplane. We hope this video helps potential owners to evaluate both choices. Thanks for your thoughtful response!

@MegaGuitarpicker 3 жыл бұрын

The difference between $1 million and 1.4 million is 1%? Not on my calculator.

@luczipkin 3 жыл бұрын

@@MegaGuitarpicker The difference in training costs is 1% of the Cirrus' purchase price. Obviously the DA62 is far more expensive.

@luczipkin 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeStyleAviation Thanks. Another thing about the $400,000 difference in purchase price. Knowing several Cirrus owners, what I've heard is that many people who initially find themselves shopping for an SR20 as a sort of "starter plane" wind up buying the SR22 because if you're going to spend that much money on an airplane, you might as well get one with more significant performance. I think the divide between the SR22T and the DA62 is similar. I'd argue that the market buying a $1-$1.4 million airplane is either paying cash (and thus very likely has another $400,000 they are willing to part with if they like the DA62, and they probably do), or are financing it, in which case the 40% higher purchase price is far less of a concern as it represents only an $80,000 increase on a typical 20% down payment- a lot of money, for sure, but still far less than $400,000. Another thing I've noted watching both SR22Ts and DA62s on the used market is that the DA62 will probably hold its value better over time. That SR22T in the video was listed for $830,000, representing an average of 5.6% depreciation each year, which of course will plateau over time but is still a loss of $170,000 on the purchase price. However, because Diamond simply builds fewer airplanes- Cirrus delivered 465 aircraft in 2019 compared to Diamond's 150 in 2018 (these may be the numbers just for their Canadian plant, not sure)- there are fewer DA62s on the market. The nearest configured used DA62 on Controller is listed at $1.1 million, which is an average loss of 5.3% in value to depreciation every year, slightly lower than the Cirrus - and besides, there are fewer on the market, so unless you want to wait for Diamond to deliver one, you have to pick one of the two dozen or so DA62s on the entire market. This probably indicates (and I'm by no means a professional on this) that liquidity on the Diamond is far better. Of course there is a difference between list and purchase prices, but if we use these numbers we see the Diamond tends to hold its value much better in the first 5 years or so alone. It will be interesting to see how things pan out in 10-15 years as both Cirrus and Diamond airplanes seem to have held their value fairly well over that time. The right airplane can hold its value extraordinarily well... look at the Pilatus PC-12, for example. You'd be hard-pressed to find an early (circa 2000) PC-12 for sale on the open market for much less than $2 million. When new, those airplanes were about $4 million. So that's just 2.5% average annual depreciation and still excellent liquidity. It looks like the Diamonds will be headed the same way I think.

@blakesides6558 3 жыл бұрын

@@luczipkin Every single Diamond is a maintenance nightmare. That 400k difference is far more than just the 400k. The maintenance costs will be through the roof. Not only that, it's a new airplane so the problems are gonna compile. Cirrus is the only airplane on the market that the prices of used planes have increased since the pandemic. That speaks volumes.

@ramezqubain8177 3 жыл бұрын

Great unique selling points for the da62, however The new da50 might be the more suitable model to compare to the sr22

@Openwrt2023 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@LifeStyleAviation 3 жыл бұрын

Great thought, Ramez! However, the DA50 is not currently a buying option and won't be in the US for some time. When it is, expect plenty of great content that will feature that airframe. :)

@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891 3 жыл бұрын

No I think the DA 62 is closer. Because of safety aspects. Twin Engine vs. Parachute. The DA 50 is single engine and got no Parachute. The range is also less on the DA 50. So I think the better choice will be the DA 62.

@ictpilot 3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891 Thank God no parachute on the DA- 50.

@petert3343 2 жыл бұрын

@@ictpilot It's optional, certainly on the DA50 RG

@911kmr 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I went through the same analysis 3 years ago and picked the Diamond DA62, because the advantages you highlighted were important to me. The modern engines were at the top of my list, followed by the useful load, efficiency, excellent handling and quality. 900 hours later, I know I made the right choice.

@superchargedpetrolhead 3 жыл бұрын

The only problem with both of these airplane is that i can't afford one.... It is a great analogy that you did with engines, exactly no one would go to a dealership and order a new car and then request the dealer to put a WW2 era engine in it, that is what most GA airplanes are. Even worse most GA airplanes were designed in last century when none of the modern safety standards and requirements that these modern airplanes had to pass to get certified existed. One important thing you missed is how many passengers you can carry on these, the da62 would beat the cirrus in that as well. Overall both are great airplanes and i wish more manufacturers would move towards diesel engines like the diamond... Cheers guys.

@rob6231981 3 жыл бұрын

You're failing to account for the airplanes' useful load. Just because you have 6 seats doesn't mean you can fill them and meet book performance. You won't. That's what makes the Cirrus the better airplane for MOST missions. I can take 3 passengers plus bags and full fuel, and be right at max gross with a midrange CG. Solo, I can go FMY-BUF nonstop in a touch over 5 hours. Fill the seats, and I can still take full fuel, but I split the flight into two legs for my passengers bladders. Plus, it takes too long at max gross to get to FL200 or higher.

@misham6547 3 жыл бұрын

What safety standards where added to aircraft after the 60's except ADS-B? The cirrus only has the CAPS system because it had an unstable wing at low speeds

@NDCDA62 3 жыл бұрын

A great evaluation of both aircraft - well done ! For me, I am very pleased I chose the Diamond DA62, which I consider the safest general aviation aircraft in the world today for so many reasons.

@Nghilifa 3 жыл бұрын

Nice comparison! If I had the money to spare, I'd go with the Diamond. - Two Engines (so there's some redundancy there) - FADEC controlled engines greatly reduce pilot workload - More fuel efficient below 14k - Jet A1 is cheaper than AVGAS - Greater payload capacity - Longer range

@UncleKennysPlace 3 жыл бұрын

I'd certainly lean toward the Diamond; burning Jet-A is a huge plus in some places.

@misham6547 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but maintenance and fixing it might a problem in the us

@ericvasilik 3 жыл бұрын

FYI, in 2016, Cirrus redesigned the door latches that no longer require slamming to close.

@NickMurray 3 жыл бұрын

This is a pretty good video, nice information, it would be been so much more useful if you had showing the numbers side by side instead of many minutes of awkwardly not looking at the camera? The music will drive many people crazy. You missed out information that people really want to know like cabin noise and seating moment, comfort, entry etc. Over all pretty good.

@coreyandj 3 жыл бұрын

Funny to see you on here commenting. Hope you are doing good. I miss Becky

@cndam 3 жыл бұрын

Was thinking the exact same thing.

@j.r.777 3 жыл бұрын

Ironically, these are the 2 planes that I want the most.

@mrbasfed1948 3 жыл бұрын

Choose one of them don't be greedy.

@garyggarner7738 3 жыл бұрын

I would be happy with either Aircraft. However, to me the Diamond DA 62 would be my choice of Aircraft! Latest Technology, liquid cooled engines, larger, and I believe the “biggest Bang for the Buck!” I love everything about the Diamond DA 62!! Thank You for an Outstanding Comparison!!

@da62owner86 3 жыл бұрын

I do love my DA62. My wife and I chose it over a Cirrus. Useful load was a significant factor in our choice as we (uncommonly) fly our plane often near gross. Both airplanes have a modern safety envelop that many older GA airplanes would be jealous of. Comparing these two airplanes is a bit difficult as the true mission profile of the two airplanes are different. I’m pretty confident most pilots would smile and say yes to any offer to fly either airplane. Thanks for the video.

@chancegregg 3 жыл бұрын

This is no comparison... y’all are definitely selling the DA62 😉

@LoneWolf-wu6yn 2 жыл бұрын

They are heavily biased towards the DA-62, but I thought they were fair.

@sfkim44 2 жыл бұрын

DA62 cost a lot more then SR22T

@EmeryE2 Жыл бұрын

@@sfkim44 cuz it’s a twin engine why would a twin engine be the same price as the single engine

@sfkim44 Жыл бұрын

@Plane crash nation I know.

@SerendipitySailTime 3 жыл бұрын

I just did this comparison & bought a used SR-22T. For me, the service was more readily available, it fit in many of the hangars on the field & I could almost buy 2 2014 Cirrus for the price of the least expensive used DA-62s. Parts seem less expensive & more readily available & there is a Cirrus service center on my field. The insurance was less expensive on the Cirrus for me as well. I really like the DA-62, but will wait while they become more of a player. The DA-62 flew fantastic & is a great plane.

@885wc 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! That was a lovely conundrum to have and no wrong choice. Clear skies and safe flying.

@rob6231981 3 жыл бұрын

This. And congratulations. I also just purchased a 2014 SR22T, today in fact. I will soon be welcoming N520CT to my hangar.

@latenightthinker4737 2 жыл бұрын

It really makes you appreciate the work that Diamond has put into their aircraft

@tomivanov3635 3 жыл бұрын

When we were buying an airplane, we were torn between both planes. They are pretty comparable besides the single vs multi engine. But at the end of the day we went with the DA62. Very easy to fly, FADEC is awesome.

@heinzuwehofmann3810 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, down to the points, no fuss and unnecessary stories or personal crab that no one wants to know!! Thanks so much!

@lockirocu 3 жыл бұрын

Lifestyle! Nice video, you're stepping up your youtube game. And keeping the fohawk alive!

@gsxr1kmatt 3 жыл бұрын

Good info! But This was the weirdest "who's he talking to" video I've ever seen.

@LifeStyleAviation 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! We will take this into account when filming our next video!

@user8ZAKC1X6KC 3 жыл бұрын

This is a pretty common style in modern KZfaq videos. Often the host is often looking at another camera talking but they play the video of them talking to that camera from another camera's perspective. It's just a style choice. I like it.

@jordanmc9015 3 жыл бұрын

i know right

@markallison4794 3 жыл бұрын

@@user8ZAKC1X6KC But there does seem to be a second camera, so it's just artifice. I find it distracting, as if the speaker is talking not to me but to some mysterious other 3 metres to my left or right.

@greensagan 2 жыл бұрын

Not enough hand movements

@MikeKobb 3 жыл бұрын

The "Lamborghini Style" doors really don't need to be slammed on the Cirrus G6 or the 2016 G5, which have the lever-style door handles on the exterior. From inside, just pull them gently into place and push the handle down. From the outside, they either latch when gently closed, or if you give them a gentle press. The pre-2016 planes with the pushbutton latch on the exterior did need to be closed more forcefully to make them engage.

@Z06C5 3 жыл бұрын

The diamond is a beauty. Wish I was rich

@kbnguy 3 жыл бұрын

These kind of comparisons is the reason why people love adblock... keep it coming. thanks for the free contents while i'm on the can

@ArsenalFCRules 3 жыл бұрын

Good job. 👍 Your pace and explanations easy to follow and listen to. Keep it up.

@luczipkin 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Land Rover! Restoring a 1964 Series IIA 88" right now in that exact same color... Bronze Green. While I love my truck, I can't help but admit that some serious changes have occurred since then in engineering and technology.

@gavinhalm3016 3 жыл бұрын

Well, the takeoff/landing distance (ft) for the Cirrus is 1517/1178, whereas the Diamond is 2897/2556...so, you can get in and out of much smaller airfields with the Cirrus, which I could see being a big factor for some.

@above7833 2 жыл бұрын

Thanku for taking the time and Thanku for your video production, very informative…

@irenesilvers7096 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, thank you. Two beautiful modern aircraft.

@FrederickFongTW 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding comparison . Thank you

@kellydaniels0044 Жыл бұрын

One item I wish they would address was the TBO for the Cirrus and the TBR for the Diamond. Personally I think the Diamond is hands down my favorite but I cant afford to replace the engines every 1400 hours.

@donrollo7329 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, very clear and concise!

@edouble0325 3 жыл бұрын

I’m really glad you pointed out the power plant disaster caused by FAA. They froze GA into the 50/60’s and they’ve been making excuses all this time on why there hasn’t a day of progress. They are still doing it with all this PAFI nonsense. Swift had to go out on their own and develop an unleaded aviation fuel. It’s beyond frustrating

@muhammadnimji4626 3 жыл бұрын

A better perspective will be between DA50RG and the SRT 22. Love your Landi!

@jamessanders8325 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you sold me. I'll take the Diamond 1,000 to one over the single. Thanks for all the positive information and your honest opinion.

@mrpenguin4288 2 жыл бұрын

The Da62 is such a beautiful aircraft! Inspite of what many purists would say, I would go for the fadec managed engines. Also bigger cabin with possibility ro have up to 7 occupants and more readily available fuel.

@jimbo4589 Жыл бұрын

Very simple and well done. Thanks, Sam

@mattallen5165 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Well done!

@ASWISSPILOT 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you pulled out the range rover :D

@electric-ginx8376 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely comparison and interesting video.

@awol2019 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely excellent. Thank you guys, for leading GA , into the modern Era.

@LifeStyleAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@jamesvelvet3612 2 жыл бұрын

Designed and built in this Century. Love it!

@anything9380 Жыл бұрын

Awesome and informative video, thank you.

@freestonjoseph9901 3 жыл бұрын

Car wizard you always amaze me when i saw you standing next to the aeroplane i you said that you use to work on citation i am also a retired d haviland dash 8 areoplane mechanic that is why you are an excellent auto mechanic .

@aa134368 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Would rather have two engines than a chute. That being said, I’m curious what obstacles Diamond faced that kept a chute system from being installed. I wonder if G3000 will become available

@blakethegreatone2058 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not a pilot and I can't afford either of these planes but they are both super cool. Loved the video.

@Cogzed 2 жыл бұрын

One thing I didn't hear mentioned... You'll need to get your dual engine rating with the Diamond. Obviously.

@ultraturtle2673 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent and relevant comparison of the two most top of the line currently manufactured General Aviation piston aircraft. Helps explain why the DA62 is worth the price premium. A closer comparison would be the Cirrus SR22T vs. the Diamond DA42-VI. Nearly identical cost, interior dimensions, useful load, and performance, but the DA42-VI has much better engine out climb performance.

@tomyhasse 2 ай бұрын

Great video.. Thank you

@ABC-rh7zc 3 жыл бұрын

The DA62 is definitely on my radar but it would have been great to compare the STOL/off-airfield performance too.

@thisismagacountry1318 Жыл бұрын

If you're serious about STOL look at the Kodiak 100.

@Spec62 3 жыл бұрын

From my perspective, excellent overview. Always some nuance evaluations, but that was "on point."

@Cherfield-D-Blessedman Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video very informative.

@veanwhitcher7867 Жыл бұрын

I would forgo the chute for the extra room and engine of the Diamond if the computer offers backup emergency management. I can't buy one but window shopping with you was fun and your presentation very very thorough and informative.

@NavsTech 3 жыл бұрын

I clicked LIKE in the first 5 seconds of this video. Both these planes are my favourite......😍

@michaelbryan3509 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Sam! Do you have any data you can share about the depreciation of the Cirrus vs the Diamond?

@learning2fly 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done!

@NikosWings 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent comparison

@kairege9332 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video.

@silverionproductions8746 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent, great job

@benakay 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Two things, though... 1. You forgot to mention the advantage of onboard weather radar for the DA62. 2. The length for the DA62 was quoted as 109 in, while that of the Cirrus was 110 in. For the DA, was that for a 5 seater or 7 seater? That seems to be a really tight fit for a 7 seater. Again, nice video.

@6B8RX 3 жыл бұрын

Love your Series IIA!

@matthewpurcell6510 3 жыл бұрын

A really informative video.

@russelldanson7572 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. This is a comparison I was waiting to see. Thanks. One thing missing from your comparison is service availability. I suspect the Austro engines have a lot more proprietary parts and service requirements as you would expect from the new tech. How does access to service, time to service (AOG) compare?

@benghazi4216 3 жыл бұрын

Austro engines are basically Mercedes engines. Parts will not be a problem, but maybe finding the qualified people needed to fit them will depending on your location. Selling under a thousand engines a year doesn't bode well for access to service.

@tyronevanwyk3652 3 жыл бұрын

How does the relative sales volumes compare? The 40% premium on the DA62 seems to be a big premium

@landonpalmer9726 3 жыл бұрын

LifeStyle, I enjoyed the video very much and thought you did a great job presenting both sides. I know many are commenting on comparing "apples to apples" so I was curious (just like another commenter) what was the reason for not comparing the SR-22T with the DA42-VI for the price point discussion? Is there a reason you feel someone considering an SR-22T would also be in the same market as the DA62 instead of a DA42-VI?

@almerindaromeira8352 3 жыл бұрын

For all people complaining that one is SEP and the other MEP, you have to realise that in terms of performance the Cirrus has the edge. Those two engines on the Diamond are quite small

@ttjclz 3 жыл бұрын

A 400k delta plus 2 engines to maintain at half the TBO each.. Parachute versus a second engine is also a never-ending philosophical-style hangar conversation... I would have gone for Diamond only if it were far less expensive..

@650tonyd 4 ай бұрын

I'd take the parachute any day

@earlgt2 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@PIlot1701D 3 жыл бұрын

Well done video. Ty

@lanceleavitt7472 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect amount of info. and the comments are mostly well thought out. --- You make some good points, everyone. --- Would it be possible to compare the DA40 turbo diesel? That plane is available now while the DA50 is some time out.

@885wc 3 жыл бұрын

Well the Da42 would be a better comparison, while my personal preference is for the twin Diamonds, all three are lovely aircraft. Would love to be able to get my PPL and buy something like this.

@davidkucera5465 3 жыл бұрын

how can you compare single engine vs twin engine?

@slmyatt Ай бұрын

You do indeed have the coolest job.

@goingtobeapilot 3 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍

@davidrelite6239 3 жыл бұрын

Love the '62

@talonpilot 3 жыл бұрын

While I feel his comparison was overall fair, it was more of a “why the DA62 is better” commercial. Both beautiful acft and if you have this kind of money, neither would be a bad acft to own (I would prefer the DA62 myself).

@israelkozlik7554 3 жыл бұрын

Up next, a groundbreaking comparison between the venerable C172 skyhawk and the formidable F35 lightening!

@andyhutch6482 3 жыл бұрын

Good summary...might I suggest that the DA42 is a better comparison to the Cirrus. Or better yet the new DA50 so we see single engine to single engine.

@babernethy13574 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't choose either one of these for that price range...the true choice is the Piper M350. Six passenger, pressurized cabin, latest tech and safety options, and easily cruises over 200kts in the low 20s to range of over 1,300 nm.

@bernardanderson7569 3 жыл бұрын

You did great

@LoganInfinity 3 жыл бұрын

LifeStyle: Could you do a comparison between the DA62 and the Cessna TTx?

@paloma184 3 жыл бұрын

best video what i need to choice first aircraft. actually, before this video, i give more point for parachute include model, but after watch video, seems twin engine could be more safe choice.

@exit328 Жыл бұрын

They are both great planes. I’ve flown both for work. I can tell you the diamond is a good reliable aircraft. I always preferred the cirrus when given the choice on a daily basis.

@dmaeroflyer9279 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve flown Both Cirrus and Diamond 40 and disagree about the statement you made about the Cirrus control yoke! I find it a very relaxing flying without AutoPilot. Also, the doors don’t need to be slammed anymore. The huge negative with Diamond is hard seats, unless, they have softened them up.

@jordanmaris1763 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Question for you, how tall are you?

@davedeweese5810 3 жыл бұрын

Is this a typical comparison your customers make: a single versus a twin, or are they choosing between, let's say, the Cirrus and a DA-40 or -50?

@LifeStyleAviation 3 жыл бұрын

Dave, exactly. With the FADEC controlled engines (and just two levers for engine management, as opposed to having 6 with prop and mixture) our clients tell us the DA62 is as easy to fly as any single-engine airplane. We created this video because Diamond and Cirrus are the leaders in modern aviation and potential owners were comparing these two planes more than any other. Hope it is helpful!

@davedeweese5810 3 жыл бұрын

@@LifeStyleAviation With those Austro engines it wouldn't surprise me if the fuel burn was pretty close to the Cirrus. Part of my preference for the Diamond is less practical, however: the smell of Jet-A reminds me of flying on airliners as a kid.

@0SKBooth0 3 жыл бұрын

I actually just want that Land Rover (and a super cub)

@seanmccalla7553 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly waited for this comparison for a long time. Thank you.

@LifeStyleAviation 3 жыл бұрын

We're so glad it was helpful, Sean! Thanks for watching!

@MediHusky 3 жыл бұрын

Having flown the DA62 on left engine 80%, right engine idle, from CYWG to KGFK, as my first flight, without realising til I was on short final 4NM from KDFK, I'd say the DA62 is pretty braindead easy to fly.

@tylernossaman2352 3 жыл бұрын

Flown both, Cirrus side yoke is by far more comfortable in flight and flight training.

@keithradford4683 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic presentation well done..You pointed out a very valid concern for the aviation community.. The Cirrus is unbelievably beautiful plane. The design, interior, avionics are second to none... But the engine is fifty plus years old.. They say the TBO on these engines are around 2000 hours but how many really make it past 600 hours before they need a top over haul.. The Diamond on the other hand has the AE 330 engine made by Mercedes and probably manufactured in the hundreds of thousand a year and the cost is a fraction of either the two traditional aircraft engine manufactures. One has to wonder why in this modern day and age with such a perfect aircraft as the Cirrus is, they would want to use such an old engine...

@MikeKobb 3 жыл бұрын

The NAs do pretty well in terms of engine longevity. The turbos do tend to need cylinders. You can avoid this if you're really scrupulous about managing temperatures, but it's a challenge.

@vitorgamba4736 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKobb that's where the FADEC comes in to play. Never flown a Cirrus but have a good amount of time on a DA42. Based on what you said about managing the temperatures, having the FADEC and trusting it to keep your engine parameters where they need to be would be a great peace of mind to have.

@MikeKobb 3 жыл бұрын

@@vitorgamba4736 Yeah, assuming that the FADEC is doing the right thing. One thing that some folks have observed is that Continental's guidance for operating the TSIO-550 recommends an operating temperature range that is frankly too hot on the high end. No problem if you're managing your own engine, because you can just run it cooler. But, if you had a FADEC version of the 550 and Continental chose to program the FADEC to those limits, there may not be much you can do to avoid long term problems. Don't get me wrong. I want a FADEC engine, but you are giving up some control to whoever programs that controller.

@vitorgamba4736 3 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKobb that's interesting to hear. But I guess even on a FADEC engine you could dial power back a little if that would be the case on one. Like on the regular engine, you would be losing some power to run it cooler and I don't see any way the FADEC could forcefully drive the temps up but I'm no expert.

@donjohnston3776 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully SR-22 & Bonanza will get one of the new Continental TDIs up front in the near future

@andik2329 3 жыл бұрын

If I had to choose between the two I'd go with the DA-62. If I can choose a plane for any plane for a $1M I'd get a used Piper M500. Turbine reliability, pressurized cabin and not climbing up a wing would be the selling points for me.

@samtate9625 2 жыл бұрын

or just a matrix for 500 grand less. speed, larger, and a near infinite fuel supply to buy with your 500k savings

@classicraceruk1337 3 жыл бұрын

Good video very informative. Details of the running costs would have been useful for us U.K. watchers

@omajalbaco42 Жыл бұрын

Excelent

@davedebz 3 жыл бұрын

Not really a “nose-to nose” comparison when you are comparing a Single-Engine that uses AVGAS, with a Multi-Engine aircraft that uses FADEC-controlled Jet-A engines.

@turismo9077 3 жыл бұрын

It is a perfect comparison when you realize nearly everyone in the market for either plane will likely consider both...

@karmathebrit7856 3 жыл бұрын

I’d say it’s purely preference, and needing to be more of a hands on pilot isn’t a bad thing, makes you use the thinker from time to time.

@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 3 жыл бұрын

I completely understand why these planes are as expensive as they are. I just don't feel you get enough bang for your buck with either of them. I'd rather buy (and one day will) a used Piper M600. 100 knots faster than either of these planes, a turbo prop engine, cabin class pressurized comfort, can climb higher than either of them for $700K. You could buy two for the price of one DA62 that's almost half as slow.

@bobmccoy4652 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, sold on the Diamond 💎. Cirrus has better marketing and pilot support. Can you make some flight videos of the Diamond including the avionics overview and the autopilot?

@LifeStyleAviation 2 жыл бұрын

Great request! We'll look at creating something more in depth. In the meantime, we have a number of other videos on the DA62 on this channel as well as the Diamond Aircraft channel. Check out this one for more: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8WXapmW3ZrVfqM.html