Tue, Jul 28, 2009
G500 Puts Synthetic Vision Technology In A Trainer
Diamond Aircraft and Garmin
International announced today a new factory-equipped glass cockpit
solution for the DA20-C1, Diamond's popular two-seat trainer.
“We're very excited to be able to offer an entry level all
glass cockpit in a certified airplane. For years we have been
wanting to go glass in the DA20, but the price point of certified
systems has not made this possible – until today,” said
Peter Maurer, President of Diamond Aircraft. “The DA20 is a
best seller, with over a thousand units delivered and flown by
leading flight training organizations worldwide, including the US
Air Force. With the Garmin G500 equipped DA20 joining the G1000
equipped DA40 and DA42, Diamond offers cockpit commonality across
our complete line of piston airplanes.
The attributes that make the DA20 a great trainer, combined with
its crisp handling, superior performance, economy and now the
convenience of a Garmin glass cockpit with Synthetic Vision
Technology, make it a superb sport plane, for both novice pilots
and experienced pros.”
The Garmin G500 equipped DA20 offers:
- Garmin 10" wide PFD/MFD glass cockpit
- Redesigned panel for more space and comfort
- 125 hp TCM IO-240 with Sensenich fixed pitch propeller
- Outstanding performance
- 5 gph in typical flight training operations
- 450 lb full fuel useful load
- Utility category certification to max gross weight
- Spin Certified for instructor training – and peace of
mind
- Proven high resale value
- Several million hours of demonstrated reliability on the
toughest flight lines around the world.
The 2010 model year DA20 with Garmin G500 will be available for
delivery starting October 2009. Base pricing, including the G500
has been set at 184,980 USD. Diamond is celebrating the
introduction of the lowest cost certified glass cockpit airplane
with a time-limited spectacular introductory offer. Every purchaser
of a new DA20 equipped with G500, will receive a no-charge avionics
upgrade and free SVT (Synthetic Vision Technology) valued at
$9,685!
Diamond will continue to offer
both the conventional instrument and Aspen Avionics PFD equipped
versions of the DA20. The DA20 with Garmin G500 will be on display,
alongside Diamond's complete line-up, at EAA AirVenture in
Oshkosh.
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