

And I was recently asked to fly a DA62 from Austria back to the United States (30 hours flight time), so I feel like I can articulate the differences and highlight which of these two fine airplanes belongs in your hangar.

I own a Cirrus SR22T (G6), so you already know I see its merits. Somewhere near the top of the list will be the Cirrus SR22 and the Diamond DA62. It will not take long to narrow your search down, as few airplanes will fit that bill. Sound familiar? If so, what is the right airplane for your mission? Bottom line, you will get to fly more when your spouse is smiling. The spouse just wants to get there safely and comfortably, so you’ve got to ensure that all the fears are quelled.

You have a penchant for the nicer avionics, believe a newer airframe will have better safety features and lower operational costs, and your spouse is a non-pilot who is far more interested in the destination than the trip itself. Let’s say your regular mission is to fly two to four people about 500 nm, and everyone has a small bag to bring along.
