Grasping the use of the Diamond DA-20 is key before diving into its ignition sequence. Famed for its role as a primary single-engine trainer, the DA-20 is the inaugural aircraft student pilots at One Air encounter.
Besides basic training, it’s pivotal in specialised courses like Night Visual Flight Rules (VFRN) and Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT).
Our fleet of eight Diamond DA-20s at One Air stands poised to support students throughout their aviation journey.
In aviation, safety and thoroughness reign supreme. The pre-flight walkaround is an indispensable ritual for pilots. This visual inspection encompasses the landing gear, propeller, fuel quantity, and oil level, among other critical elements.
For the day’s first flight, checking the fuel quality to ensure it’s devoid of water or sediment is paramount. Immerse yourself in our instructional video on conducting a walkaround on a Diamond DA-20 for a comprehensive guide.
Every pilot is familiar with the checklist, an essential manual detailing all procedures for our aircraft. While many steps are memorised, the checklist serves as a failsafe to ensure no step is missed. Prior to kickstarting the engine, ensuring that flight controls are free, the aircraft key is correctly inserted, and the canopy is securely fastened is vital.
The starting engine checklist provides two routes, depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. The primary distinction lies in the duration of fuel supply to the engine. Our training courses focus on the mastery of this checklist, ensuring that students are adept in its application during flight phases.
Our Simlab, equipped with simulators that replicate the DA-20 cockpit, further assists students in familiarising themselves with cockpit controls. Ensuring the vicinity around the aircraft is clear prior to ignition is a fundamental safety measure.
