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A rusty pilot flies the Diamond DA62

As a precursor to this air test, I want to reinforce to our readers that I am a very rusty pilot. Very. Whilst aviation was my first career, it’s been a good 11 years since I’ve been at the controls of an aircraft and there’s quite a big difference between an F-3 Tornado, the last aircraft I flew professionally and today’s subject, the Diamond DA62.
When I reflected on this and internally reviewed my credentials to conduct this air test on your behalf it suddenly dawned on me that perhaps this isn’t a bad starting point, as the type of pilot who would buy and operate a DA 62, the biggest twin in the Diamond fleet, is likely to be a non-professional aviator. Therefore if I can fly and navigate this aircraft, it’s highly likely anyone can! I am happy to say that in my limited experience of flying GA aircraft, the DA 62 was one of the easiest and most intuitive aircraft I have ever flown.

‘If I can fly and navigate this aircraft, it’s highly likely anyone can!

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