This 1999 Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse/Evolution Is a Sleek, Versatile, Fun-to-Fly ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Today’s Top Pick is a 1999 Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse​/​Evolution.

The first thing people notice about the Diamond DA20 is that it does not look like the rest of the U.S. flight-training fleet.

Part of the reason is that it is a much newer design that, say, a 60-year-old Cessna 150. The aircraft’s sleek shape, bubble canopy, T-tail, and high-aspect-ration wings also reflect its evolution from a series of motorgliders.

Composite construction also makes the DA20 unusually sturdy, even among trainers, and has helped it build an impressive safety record. Not surprisingly, the aircraft’s advanced aerodynamics result in cruising speeds well above those of typical trainers, and its bubble canopy provides excellent visibility. These characteristics, along with low fuel consumption, make the DA20 attractive to pilots who need inexpensive wings for personal travel, commuting, or simply having fun aloft.    

This 1999 Diamond DA20 C-1 has 11,829 hours on the airframe, 713 hours since overhaul on its 125 hp Continental IO-240-B engine, and 264 hours on its MT 175 150 propeller. The VFR panel includes a Bendix-King KLX 135 GPS/com, Bendix-King KX125 TSP nav/com, KA 134 audio panel, and KT 76A transponder.

Pilots looking for a basic two-seater for training, personal travel, or building time for an aviation career should consider this 1999 Diamond DA20-C1 Eclipse/Evolution, which is available for $97,000 on AircraftForSale.

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