the craft fleet

2015 Diamond DA42-VI N42MV – NEW!

The 2015 Diamond DA42-VI has 2 Austro AE 300 Jet-A powered diesel engines with 168 HP and EECU Single Lever Control System. The interior of the aircraft features comfortable ergonomic leather reclining seats, sun glare shields and canopy lining to keep you cooler on the warm days. The avionics are similar to CRAFT’s Diamond DA40’s with Garmin G1000 glass panel cockpit, Synthetic Vision Technology and Garmin GFC 700 autopilot. N42MV is not available for hourly rental and is used for all of our multi-engine courses including: Multi-Engine Add-On Rating, Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI), Commercial Multi-Engine Initial and the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Checkride Prep Course.

2017 Diamond DA40 NG N913DA – $220

This Jet-A burning, DA40 NG, has air conditioning! Equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi, Synthetic Vision, ADSB in/out, GFC700 Auto Pilot, Electric Rudder Pedals, and more! N913DA is available in Flight Circle at $220/hr with block time and military rates available.

2007 Diamond DA40 XLS N873MA – $190

2008 Diamond DA40 XLS N218DC – $190

The DA40 is a superb training and cross-country aircraft, offering a great balance of excellent performance and gentle handling, superb visibility, and comfort. With the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit and digital autopilot, our DA40 meets all FAA Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) requirements for the Commercial rating and is the premier platform for IFR training, cross-country time building, or taking your family for a $100 burger in style and comfort. 

• Garmin G1000 w/WAAS & Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)
• Garmin GFC 700 Autopilot
• GTX 345R ADS-B In/out with Traffic and Weather

2013 Diamond DA40 XLT N338ds – $200 – NEW!

In addition to having all the same avionics and features as the XLS Diamond DA40’s above, the XLT trim level model features several improvements including: increased head room, wider seats, better lumbar support, integrated sun visors, and a larger 2-blade Hartzell propeller.  Overall, the fit and finish of the XLT is superior over our other previous DA40 XLS, and makes for a superior flight experience! N388DS is currently available in Flight Circle at $200/hr with block time and military rates available.

2001 Diamond DA20-C1 N203BL – $155

This two-seat, VFR-only aircraft is the perfect training platform for new pilots. Its combination of superior performance and easy handling has made it the mainstay of the US Air Force’s initial flight training program for over ten years. Sporty and stable, the DA20 is spin-certified, perfect for CFI candidates.  Equipped with a Garmin G500 flight deck paired to a GTN 650 GPS, pilots can get the glass cockpit experience at a steam gauge price! Our competitive rate is also great for cross-country flights and time building for the Commercial rating. 

Garmin G500, Garmin GTN 650 GPS/NAV/COM, GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out with Traffic and Weather

NOTE: The DA20 is not certified for IMC operations.

1972 Cessna 172M N19795 – $140

The venerable Cessna 172 has been the workhorse for flight training for over half a century.  This traditional steam gauge aircraft offers the perfect introduction to flight training at a cost-effective rate.  

1979 Cessna 172N N5284D (at DYB) – $140

1969 Cessna 150 N61325 (AT DYB)- $120

Redbird FMX Full Motion Simulator – $70

Save money and train in our full-motion, feature-rich, FAA-approved Redbird Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD)!  Achieve the aeronautical experience required for private, instrument, and  commercial ratings in a controlled, comfortable environment. Maintain your IFR currency under the revised FAR Part 61 rules which allows using this AATD to complete IFR currency requirements without an instructor.  

Perfect your cockpit procedures and flows at half the price of renting an aircraft!

• C172 analog gauges (w/ GNS 430 & GNS 530 navigators)
• C172 G1000 flight deck
• DA40 G1000 flight deck
• SR22 G1000 flight deck
• PA-34 (multi-engine) analog gauge (w/ GNS 430 & GNS 530 navigators)

Redbird TD2 BATD Simulator (AT DYB) – $25

This steam gauge configured TD2 with rudder pedals is an FAA Approved Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) Simulator which means you can log 2.5 hours towards your Private Pilot license and 10 hours towards your Instrument Rating. You can also log instrument proficiency training without an instructor.