Brian Noble

DA40 Owner

"I bought a C172 to train in - but once I had a hundred or so hours in it, I knew I wanted more performance. I did a lot of research in magazines, and looking at airplanes on my field. One key factor for me was getting my wife to travel with me - and she felt so comfortable and safe in the Diamond that it made the decision to buy the DA40 really easy for me."

"I bought my DA40 as the plane I would get my instrument rating in - and as a plane that could grow with me, as I do more serious traveling both for business and pleasure. A key factor is also a good upgrade path: I am very excited about the DA50, and transitioning into that from my DA40 looks really easy to do."

"While I learned to fly in a Cessna 172, I am now looking for my son to learn to fly in my DA40 - I am convinced of the safety of the Diamond, and that the future of aviation is with composite, modern aircraft. The DA40 is such an easy airplane to fly and feel comfortable in - and I'd like for my son to avoid the trials and tribulations I experienced while training with an older technology aircraft."

"I was very impressed with the Diamond sales rep, Joe Miller. He did a great job of not only explaining all the safety features and records to me, but he also knew how important it was to me that my wife wanted to fly with me in the plans and we would enjoy many trips."

"I seriously looked at the Cessna 182 and the Cirrus SR20. The Diamond just felt right - a plane that wasn't too much for me as a less experienced pilot. It has a great safety record and rates as the very best value on the market. I really don't see anything out there that competes with the DA40."

"I am in sales myself, and I believe that the cheapest isn't always the best. I always say I'd rather once apologize for the price than apologize for poor value for a life time. With Diamond, the value is just there - the company has such great products. This company should ride a success wave for a long time."