IF YOU HAVE BEEN LEARNING TO FLY IN A 1980S- OR EVEN 1990S-VINTAGE CESSNA OR PIPER, the four-place Diamond DA40-180, known as the Diamond Star, may seem like a rocket ship in comparison-or at least, a very fast sports car. The sleek low-wing with a T-tail has a composite airframe, an enormous canopy that offers an unparalleled view (as well as a nice toasty interior on hot days), and a slew of other design quirks. For example, the seats are fixed, so the rudder pedals are adjustable, instead of the other way around.
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