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- Learning to Fly in a Diamond
- Locate a Diamond Flight Center
- What You Should Expect
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Train with the Best
Safety goes beyond just a good airplane. We're proud of our safety record, and know it takes safe pilots to ensure safe flights. Diamond's commitment to quality doesn't stop when we deliver your aircraft. We believe that high quality training is as critical to your safety as a well-designed aircraft.
That's why we're building a network of Diamond Flight Centers (DFC) across North America. DFCs are an exclusive group of schools committed to providing high-quality flight training using Diamond aircraft and Diamond- specific flight training simulators. Hand-selected by Diamond and our Diamond Distributors, DFCs meet demanding standards. We require them to develop and utilize a set of Standard Operating Procedures and structured syllabi focusing on Diamond aircraft, ensuring that your total training experience, will be the best in the industry.
Locate a Diamond Flight Center
Diamond Flight Centers offer the ultimate in flight training and aircraft rental services, using Diamond Aircraft and our new Flight Training Program.
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What does it take to get my license?
Have you ever thought to yourself how incredible it would be to fly? Imagine all the destinations, adventures and memories that flying would bring to your life. Once you've tried flying there's simply no other way to travel - high above traffic, direct to the destinations of your choice and without the hassles of airport security lines or surly cabin staff - just pure enjoyment for you and your passengers. If you've ever thought that flying your own plane is something that you'd like to do, the Diamond is definitely the right choice for you.
Getting your pilot's license is one of the most fun and gratifying achievements in life - and it's easier to do than you think. Diamond's family of aircraft are easy to learn to fly, and when your missions require more capability, you can easily transition "up" - all the way to the D-JET, our personal light jet - imagine how cool flying your own jet would be! Diamond is the only manufacturer that has a full line up of aircraft, from our two seat single the DA20 all the way up to the D-JET. We also have the best training in the industry thanks to our Diamond Flight Centers and we also have the best safety record.
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How long will it take?
Getting a private pilot's license requires a minimum of 40 hours of flight training, with a nation-wide average of about 60-70 hours, as well as attendance at ground school. Depending on your schedule, you can get your license in about 3 months, by taking lessons 2-3 times per week - or spread out the learning over a longer time to fit your needs. Weather does play a role, as when you're early in your training, your instructor will only take you up on days that have good weather, so if you live in the north east and start your license in the fall, it will take you longer than if you live in California. For the 'ground school' work - or theoretical aspect of your training, you have multiple options from self-taught, multi-media courses to formal classes offered by your local Diamond Flight Center, to 'cram courses' over several weekends - or just plain old independent book study.
How much will it cost?
As a starting estimate, budget between $30-$60 per hour for your flight instructor's time (your 'CFI', in aviation lingo), $500-$1,000 for materials, course and fees, and $100-$175 per hour for aircraft rental, depending on the plane you choose (a DA20 will be significantly cheaper than a DA40, say), as well as your location. Adding it all up, you should budget between $7,000-$10,000 for your Private Pilot's license, recognizing that exact figures will vary.
To get a better idea, please call your local flight training specialist who can be found through our locator by clicking here.
Professional Pilot Training
Interested in a career as a pilot? - start your training with the best. Leading professional flight training academies and aviation university programs, around the globe, fly Diamond Aircraft. Diamond offers the only complete modern fleet of technically-advanced training aircraft, along with model-specific flight training devices, and a safety record that is second to none. From the spin-certified DA20 and single-engine DA40 with the Garmin G1000, including the latest technology like Synthetic Vision Technology, to the market leading DA42 for multi-engine training and the D-JET -- Diamond aircraft are perfect for training students from Private Pilot through Multi-engine, IFR and jet transition - down a path that leads to becoming a professional jet pilot. That is why the best universities and flight training organizations choose Diamond.
Explore the opportunities for professional pilot training in Diamond aircraft:
- Ecuador Air Force
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- "We are extremely pleased that we chose the DA20 for our contract to train U.S. Air Force pilot and combat systems officer candidates. The Air Force is very impressed with the DA20's superb safety features, wonderful handling characteristics and outstanding fuel economy. Our mechanics love the durability, reliability and ease in maintaining this aircraft...major components are easily accessible and the engine is simple to maintain. The DA20 has exceeded our expectations!"
Kenneth Smith
President, Doss Aviation
