LifeStyle Diamond DA42 for Sale

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You want to continue flying where single engine pilots have no more option? Then the DA42-VI is your first choice! Built out of light-weight, strong glass and carbon fiber and powered by two Austro Engine top-of-the-line 168 hp AE300 turbo diesel engines the successor of the DA42 NG combines all the advantages you love in the NG with even better performance and comfort.  Well-designed with new accents such as improved surface, revised cowling and nacelle and a new propeller, this aircraft was built to exceed your expectations.

In May 2013 LifeStyle Aviation imported the first Diamond DA42-VI sold to the US. From the birthing of the aircraft in Austria, including the European Delivery Experience for the new owners Sue and Dave Passmore, to the ferry flight to the London Ontario plant for equipment additions, this plane was destined to be a star when it arrived in the US.

To cement this particular aircraft into the wall of fame, John Armstrong, President of LifeStyle Aviation, arranged for the plane to be featured as the front cover story in AOPA Pilot Magazine for the Oshkosh 2013 issue. Though the LifeStyle Diamond DA42 for Sale has been on the market for some time and many folks think they know the plane, this new enhanced version is truly amazing.

Upon arrival of the plane into the United State Armstrong coordinated with Dave and Sue Passmore, the planes new owners, to conduct the aircraft flight review and air to air photo shoot with the professional team from AOPA in Frederick Maryland including Ian Twombly, Editor and Writer, Mark Evans as photo platform pilot and Mike Fizer AOPA Staff Photographer.

The DA42 is an an all weather ultra safe, efficient personal traveling machine. We are enjoying flying the Diamond DA42 – N503TS we have for sale. It has a host of features including Synthetic Vision, TKS, Active Traffic, Jepp Geo Referenced Plates and the all New STC for Air Conditioning that works great. N503TS has Garmin Synthetic Vision and this video shows the non-SVT screens but other than that it provides an amazingly realistic visual of what its like to fly a DA42 like N503TS.

As one of our valued clients said "I have been using and enjoying my DA 42 a lot. Great trips to Florida and North Carolina along with local flying to fun places. My DA42 is the nicest airplane I have ever owned. Thanks to the LifeStyle Aviation Team for making this a great experience!" David in PA August 2, 2016.

Diamond DA40 Aircraft

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Diamond DA40 Aircraft

                                                       

A New Love Affair 

By John Armstrong, Founder of  LifeStyle Aviation

Diamond DA40

 For almost 10 years I have been married to my beloved Diamond DA40. It was love at first flight and the years have been filled with romance, adventure, fun and amazing economical utility.

The flights to Maine, Outer Banks, the Bahamas many times, Colorado, often times from Canada on pickups and reliable transport any time I needed to turn the 5 hour drive to see aging parents into quick hop, all were a joy. Each flight I smiled in amazement reminding myself that my good ole girl was going to burn less gallons of fuel than the car I drive. Her sexy lines always turn heads and I never tired of answering the inevitable questions from the drooling pilots wherever I landed.

Diamond DA40

The Diamond DA40 has the well deserved title of “Best First Aircraft to Own” due to the speed of 150kts, amazing economy, low cost of maintenance, and the precedented flight characteristics and design features that have resulted in a 3 to 5 times better safety rating than the average aircraft depending on what stat is being considered.

I have shared my romance of my beloved with hundreds of pilots who have purchased them from me over the years and all have enjoyed the same fantastic love affair. I tell any who the plane fits for that it’s a “No Brainer” and just buy it and come back after a few years to tell me of their love affair.  Well I am not getting a divorce from my beloved DA40 but I guess I am coming out to officially declare I am a polygamist since I am now personally in love with another.

Diamond DA40 Aircraft

It all started innocently by helping a client upgrade to a Pilatus and taking his DA42 in on trade that has air conditioning, TKS, and Synthetic vision. Though I have sold dozens of DA42’s during my time as a Diamond Distributor for almost 10 years, this summer was the first time I had one in my hangar exclusively for my own personal use. I knew I was going to like her but I just did not realize how much I was at risk of falling head over hills for her.  So I thought I would share with my flying friends and clients the cupid’s arrows that “got me” so hooked.

The sexy lines of the Diamond DA40 are enhanced like a gal with a plastic surgeon as a best friend. More than that surface level looks was the turbo charged climbs to altitude that are simply a delight. Picking up speed while climbing at great rates just makes me smile. Being able to get to those tailwinds quickly when available really can shorten a trip. 

The unbelievable economy of the turbo diesels is hard for people to grasp. To put it in real terms at cruise pilots enjoy better fuel economy than my SUV.  Doing 172MPH on 10GPH for 17.2 miles per gallon economy comparison to highway miles.  With the dollar per gallon savings using Jet-A instead of AvGas it is mind boggling how economical it is compared to singles or twins. The difference in burn and price could “pay for the plane” depending on the planes being considered.

Diamond DA40 Aircraft

Since there is so much to love I made a “top ten” list (that grew to 21!) of things that have stolen my heart to share with you as she compared to the Diamond DA40 aircraft and other planes.

1. Easy starts, smoother, quieter, simple
2. No Fuel pumps to manage or break
3. Nose baggage perfect for traveling and a nice addition to what the DA40 has More leg room than the DA40 – I am 6ft 3in so its significant for me
4. Turbo Power to climb quickly to altitude.
5. Two engines – I’ve not hesitated to fly at night – very comfortable
6. Auto feather and single lever so no worries – simplier than DA40 controls
7. Can inspect the brakes and see the tire condition
8. One whole passengers weight in useful load increase over the DA40 I fly and that’s with AC and TKS included. 
9. The DA42-VI has another 220 lbs on top of that for tremendous load options. 
10. Good visibility with Clear view over the nose
11. Low noise from the air vents!
12. Rudder trim!
13. Air Conditioning (now available that’s all electric)
14. Retractable gear – great for speed and rugged gear perfect for rough fields and pavement.
15. Jet-A Lower cost by a buck a gallon equals huge savings.
16. Unbelievable economy – better than most singles.
17. Long range capability of 1000 miles
18. 100 hour oil changes instead of 50 hours means fewer visits to the shop which can be a huge savings I find.
19. Liquid cooled so decent planning is whatever you want which can be a huge advantage at times.
20. Heavier weight for great stability.
21. Faster than the DA40 (160kts to 190kts depending on model selected)

I hope this personal summary will provide our clients an opportunity to compare notes and experience as they consider all their options.

I invite anyone that is considering the purchase of any aircraft to call us to discuss all the gas and Jet-A options. We will help you make educated comparisons. Since we offer many types of aircraft we can put all into context to all the options to help each client determine the best choice for their needs. For me personally, I’m going to continue enjoying my ongoing love affair with these two amazing planes.

Happy Landings!

John Armstrong

LifeStyle Aviation

September 16, 2016

  DIAMOND DA40 FOR SALE

Diamond DA40 Tundra

Diamond DA40 XLT

Diamond DA40 NG

Diamond Aircraft

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Diamond Aircraft - The Spirit of Innovation

Developing and building a family of Diamond Aircraft takes a long-term commitment and an unwavering vision – it’s not for the faint of heart. Diamond not only has the vision and resources, but an owner who embodies the spirit of innovation.

Diamond Aircraft

With the passion of an accomplished pilot, and the vision of a successful entrepreneur, Christian Dries has led Diamond Aircraft’s growth from building only a single motor glider to offering general aviation’s most innovative and diverse family of personal and business aircraft. The growth of the Diamond Aircraft family exemplifies his personal commitment to delivering aircraft that pilots want.

Diamond Aircraft

Powerful In-House Developed 

Multi-Fuel Diesel Engines

Diamond Aircraft revolutionized the general aviation market with being the first to introduce Diesel piston singles and twins. Together with Austro Engine we invested millions to develop and build our own eco-friendly, fuel-saving and powerful aircraft diesel engines.

Diamond Aircraft

The 170 hp AE300 Jet-A1 fuel engine – installed in our DA42 and DA40 – with state of the art common rail fuel injection is one of the most efficient engines in General Aviation.

Why the top-of-the-line AE300 is the better choice than a conventional gasoline engine:

• Less than a half fuel burn.
• Worldwide operability due-to multi-fuel certification (Jet-A, Jet-A1, TS-1, RT, JP-8, and No. 3 Jet fuel).
• Lower fuel costs compared to Avgas (average relation from Jet-A1 to Avgas 1:2).
• Unique high altitude performance provided by the integrated turbo charger.
• Easy engine management by an electronic controlled system (ECU) with integrated single power lever design.
• Tremendously lower maintenance costs compared to conventional gasoline engines.

Diamond Aircraft Garmin 1000

State-of-the-Art Avionics

From the very beginning it was all about offering the most sophisticated aircraft you can get in the light aircraft market. Our DA42-VI and DA40 NG with standard installed Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, similar to those used in large airliners, offers unparalleled situational awareness and flight monitoring. It meets the highest expectations regarding operator convenience and better safety: more integration, more functionality, more precision, better reliability.

Diamond Aircraft Avionics

Fuel Efficiency

Dripping gas pump nozzleFor Diamond Aircraft, building incredibly fuel efficient airplanes has always been a cornerstone of our strategy. All of our aircraft are best in class in their fuel efficiency, saving you money whenever you fly. And with our Austro Engines AE300 Turbo Diesel with EECU – installed in our DA40 and DA42 – you save even more fuel.

Diamond Aircraft Avionics

Lowest Emissions

Aviation Gasoline 100LL contains an additive, which develops into lead after burning. Therefore, Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine invested millions to introduce new engines into aviation, which are both, environmentally friendly and powerful. Compared to conventional gasoline engines, a Diamond Aircraft plane has significantly lower exhaust emissions.

Lowest Fuel Consumption

The Austro Engine Jet-A1 aviation piston engine reduces fuel consumption at an equivalent power setting by half when compared to a conventional gasoline engine.

Diamond Aircraft

Lowest Noise

Diamond Aircraft’s innovative exhaust gas system for the Austro Engine powered DA42 aircraft reduces the noise level by 20db below the official limitations during take-off.

Diamond is constantly involved in developing green solutions such as hybrid electric aircraft or CO2-neutral flights with algae biofuel.

In the future it’s your choice to fly green.

Columbia 350 for Sale

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COLUMBIA 350 FOR SALE

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Avidyne glass cockpit, TKS de-ice, active traffic, XM weather Ideal step up airplane for light single pilot!

Columbia 350 for Sale

Registration: N2517X             Engine/Fuel Type: AvGas 100LL Piston 

Year: 2005                                Condition: Pre-Owned

Make: Columbia                     Total Time: 1390

Model: 350                               Warranty: No Warranty 

Serial No.: 42081                     Annual Date: 10/01/2015

Seats: 4                                     Useful Load: 934

Columbia 350 for Sale

STATUS: ACTIVE

Total time, airframe: 1390 hours

Engine: 1,360 total time since new; 182 hours STOH by G & N Engines

Prop: 75 hours since major overhaul

Annual due October 30, 2016

Good compressions:  70, 72, 75, 73, 74, 74

No known damage history

Useful load: 934 lbs. 

Columbia 350 for Sale

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR

White with Blue trim

Tan leather with matching surroundings and carpet.

Columbia 350 for Sale

AVIONICS

Avidyne Entegra Glass Cockpit

Avidyne Flightmax primary flight display (PFD)

Avidyne Flightmax EX5000C multi-function display (MFD)

Garmin GMA340 audio panel / intercom

Dual Garmin GNS430 Com / Nav / GPS – not WAAS

Garmin GTX327 Mode C transponder

L-3 Avionics Skywatch 497 active traffic system

XM weather

E-Max engine and fuel monitoring

Jeppesen Chartview electronic approach charts

AUTOPILOT

S-TEC 55X autopilot with altitude pre-select

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

TKS anti-icing

Precise flight speed brakes

Alternate static air source

Backup flight instruments

Four-way electric trim (elevator and aileron)

Side-stick flight controls for pilot and co-pilot

Inflatable door seal system

Carbon monoxide detection system

Dual batteries

External power receptacle

Cargo net

FINANCING, INSURANCE AND SERVICES

LifeStyle Aviation provides turnkey assistance to our clients in the purchase of their aircraft. Our organization has multiple Columbia technical experts to assist clients with mechanical evaluation, inspection, flight training, delivery and more. We offer all of the following services: 

Trade-in

Financing 

Export services

Inspection over-sight 

Insurance quotes for all aircraft types

Columbia Orientation and Pilot Training Courses

Comprehensive domestic and international delivery services

Leaseback opportunities at our LifeStyle Aviation Network Flight Centers

Cessna Citation for Sale

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CESSNA CITATION FOR SALE

2000 Cessna Citation Excel N56LP

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 2000 Cessna Citation Excel! Low time! On Pratt and Whitney Overhauls, Pro Parts, and Protech and JSSI Engine Programs!

Cessna Citation for Sale

Registration: N56LP 

Engine/Fuel Type: JetA Diesel

Year: 2000

Condition: Pre-Owned

Make: Cessna

Total Time: 5863

Model: Citation Excel

Time Since Overhaul: 397
Serial No.: 560-5068

Seats: 8
Warranty: No Warranty

Cessna Citation for Sale

STATUS: ACTIVE
Maintained by Cessna Citation Service Center in Orlando, Florida
Tracking by CESCOM
Aircraft on Cessna ProParts & ProTech Programs
Airframe: 5863 hours, 4960 landings
Engines: 397 hours on Pratt and Whitney overhauls—on JSSI engine program

Cessna Citation for Sale

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR
Complete strip and repaint by Standard Aero in April of 2008
Aircraft was treated with alumiprep 33, alodine 1201 and epoxy primer
Exterior color: all over JetGlo Matterhorn white with navy blue and silver metallic accents
Very good condition
Interior: Redone in October, 2010
8 seats certified
Two place divan faces cabin door Center club seats w/two forward facing back seats LAV seat w/no seat belts Two forward galleys w/storage, bar, coffee heater, cup holders, hot liquid dispenser, ice tray and trash drawers

 

AVIONICS

Honeywell Primus 1000 integrated avionics system

3 -tube EFIS

Data includes SID’s STAR’s & approaches

Dual audio control panel

Dual radio management unit – RM-850 & RM-855 (8.33Khz)

Dual NAV, dual VHF, dual DME, dual AHRS, dual ADC

ADF, dual transponder, RA

CVR cockpit voice recorder, FDR digital flight data recorder

KHF-950 HF radio

TCAS II MOD 7, MK-V EGPWS

ELT, color weather radar

Aircel ST3100 phone

Dual Universal UNS-1 CSP+ NCU FMS with GPS capabilities (NAV/VNAV)

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT

Logs digitized, RVMS equipped & approved

APU

External lavatory servicing

Pulse lights

USB power plug on copilot’s side (to charge iPads, etc.)

115 VAC outlets on cabin

Cabin flight information system

CD player, Magnastar airphones

FINANCING, INSURANCE AND SERVICES
LifeStyle Aviation provides turnkey assistance to our clients in the purchase of their aircraft. Our organization has multiple Cessna technical experts to assist clients with mechanical evaluation, inspection, flight training, delivery and more. We offer all of the following services
Trade-in
Financing
Export services
Inspection over-sight
Insurance quotes for all aircraft types
Cessna Orientation and Pilot Training Courses
Comprehensive domestic and international delivery services
Leaseback opportunities at our LifeStyle Aviation Network Flight Centers

Cessna 172 For Sale

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CESSNA 172 FOR SALE

1997 CESSNA 172R Jet-A Diesel N72PE

BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Experience the New Premier Edition 2.0 Centurion Diesel Powered 172 With the Latest Garmin Glass and Touch Screen Technology!

Cessna 172 for Sale

Registration: N72PE                     Engine/Fuel Type: JetA Diesel

Year: 1997                                     Condition: Pre-Owned

Make: Cessna   Model: 172 R        Total Time: 3451

Serial No.: 17280139                     Time Since Overhaul: 88   

Seats: 4                                         Warranty: No Warranty

Useful Load: 631                           Location: FL      

STATUS: ACTIVE

Total Time: 3,451 TT  Hours

Engine and prop: 88 Hours
Times subject to change
Useful load: 631 lbs
Fresh annual at Premier Aircraft Services, Inc.
Fresh Corrosion X treatment
No Known Damage History
Complete Logs –Excellent Maintenance and Records

ENGINE AND PROP - BRAND NEW!
New zero time - 2.0 Centurion Diesel engine
FADEC Control
Single lever power controlled
New  Three Blade MT constant speed propeller
30%-60% less fuel consumption than Lycoming
Uses lower priced—and always available--JET-A1 fuel

EXTERIOR/INTERIOR- LIKE NEW! 
White with Silver and  Burgundy accents— custom design
New grey vinyl interior and high-quality carpet

AVIONICS - ALL NEW GARMIN GLASS!
Garmin G500 – Flight Display System
Garmin GTN-750 – GPS/NAV/COM  with touchscreen
Garmin  GMA-35 Remote Audio system—in GTN 750
Garmin GTX-32 Remote Transponder—in GTN 750
Garmin GNC-255A NAV/COM
Fresh IFR Certification
4 Place Intercom
Bose Headset Jacks

AUTOPILOT
King – KAP 140 Auto Pilot

ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT  
Dual brakes
Back up artificial horizon
Pitot heat
Rotating beacon

BENEFITS OF CONVERTING TO DIESEL POWER
Lower operating cost
30%-60% less fuel consumption than conventional avgas engine
Uses lower priced Jet A-1 fuel - generally 10%-25% less than Avgas 100LL
Simple to operate:  FADEC (Full Authority Digital Engine Control)
Single lever controls engine
Constant speed propeller
Demonstrated reliability: more than 3,500 Centurion engines in service w/3.5+ million operating hours
Better range - low fuel consumption leads to longer range
Easier maintenance troubleshooting - FADEC permanently logs all engine operation and abnormalities
Smooth operation - low vibration – easier on the plane, pilot and the passengers
Environmentally friendly:No carbon monoxide poisoning possible. No lead emission
Lower nitrogen oxide and hydrocarbon emission
Approximately 24% quieter than conventional avgas powered engines – fly-over noise level 71.3 db(A) vs. 73.3 db(A) for conventional avgas engine

Cessna 172 for Sale

FINANCING, INSURANCE AND SERVICES
LifeStyle Aviation provides turnkey assistance to our clients in the purchase of their aircraft. Our organization has multiple Cessna technical experts to assist clients with mechanical evaluation, inspection, flight training, delivery and more. We offer all of the following services
Trade-in
Financing
Export services
Inspection over-sight
Insurance quotes for all aircraft types
Cessna Orientation and Pilot Training Courses
Comprehensive domestic and international delivery services
Leaseback opportunities at our LifeStyle Aviation Network Flight Centers