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Diamond DA50 RG · Falcon Field, Mesa, Arizona

Two endorsements. One airplane.

Earn your Complex Airplane Endorsement and your High-Performance Endorsement together in the 300 hp, retractable-gear Diamond DA50 RG.

Flight Stars Diamond DA50 RG on the ramp at golden hour
Reserve your DA50 training

What you'll earn

14 CFR 61.31(e)
Complex Airplane Endorsement

Required to act as pilot in command of an airplane with retractable landing gear, flaps and a controllable pitch propeller.

  • Ground and flight training with an authorized instructor
  • One-time logbook endorsement
  • No checkride
14 CFR 61.31(f)
High-Performance Endorsement

Required to act as pilot in command of an airplane with an engine of more than 200 horsepower.

  • Ground and flight training with an authorized instructor
  • One-time logbook endorsement
  • No checkride
Flight Stars Diamond DA50 RG propeller and cowling at sunset

Why the DA50 RG

One airplane meets both definitions: more than 200 horsepower, with retractable gear, flaps and a controllable pitch propeller. It also has one of the largest cabins of any single piston aircraft.

Engine
300 hp Continental CD-300, Jet-A
Landing gear
Hydraulic retractable
Power control
FADEC single lever
Flight deck
Garmin G1000 NXi with GFC700 autopilot
Seats
5
Max speed
181 kts

How it works

Step 1
Ground training

Systems, performance and procedures for the DA50 RG with your instructor.

Step 2
Flight training

Fly the DA50 RG with your instructor until you are proficient in its operation and systems.

Step 3
Logbook endorsements

Your instructor signs both endorsements in your logbook. There is no checkride.

The offer

Complex + High-Performance in the DA50 RG
$735 per hour
  • DA50 RG rental, wet$655 / hr
  • Flight instruction$80 / hr
  • Typical hours to complete[HOURS]
Reserve my spot

Flight and ground instruction are paid directly to your flight instructor. Flight Stars collects only the aircraft rental. Training time depends on your experience and preparation.

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