milotron Posted October 5, 2017 Report Posted October 5, 2017 I have about 50 or so hours in a DA40 in a partnership and flew it in rough IMC, and other trips before I bought my m20K. Similar comments as others: - I am 6'2". Leg room was fine, but kept hitting my head on canopy. - nice view and visibility but VERY hot in the summer with no escape. - front seat areas are tight without a lot of wiggle room or place for stuff. - not a fan of the stick. always seemed in the way. -G1000 is nice enough but impossible to upgrade. - decent speed, 145-150 typical. - poor higher altitude capabilities. Would not use it for crossing the rockies. - floats like a mooney. - gets kicked around alot in turbulence or rough IMC. Mooney much more stable. - getting in and out was like getting into a bath tub. - opening canopy is nice for access until you have to do it in the rain and soak the cockpit. I bought the M20K because of capabilities for ice escape, IMC stability, confidently climbing over mountains and much better travelling capabilities for the money. just my opinion of course! iain
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