Sea Land Air Flight Training Centre (SLA) carefully selects a fleet of new and modern aircraft that are not only well equipped for training but also attractive to students. Our fleet of Diamond Aircraft – DA20–A1, DA20–C1, DA40 and DA42 Twin is available for training and/or rental (on selected models).

We must confirm that the renter-pilot has knowledge of SLA's Rules and Regulations, as well as aeronautical knowledge required to safely and proficiently operate our aircraft prior to renting an aircraft from SLA. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge of aircraft limitations and systems, and operations within the Lower Mainland area.

Relevant documents/forms and aircraft type exams are provided below under each aircraft type for you to download and complete. This will help save time when you come in for your checkout.

Download VFR Navigation Log

Download Aircraft Rental Agreement

The Diamond DA20-A1 (GEML, FENF, FPME)

In the DA20-A1 Katana, Diamond Aircraft combined the fuel efficient 100 horsepower Rotax engine with the elegant aerodynamics made possible by using modern composite construction materials to create a superb basic trainer. A predecessor of the DA20-C1 described above, the Katana features the following and offers our clients an economical aeroplane in which to begin their flight training.

• Rotax 912, 100hp engine (GEML, FENF and FPME)
• Propeller: Hoffman constant speed

Rental rate is the same as the Solo training rate

Download and complete prior to checkout:
DA20-A1/100 Flight Manual (GEML, FENF and FPME)

DA20-A1/100 Type Examination (GEML, FENF and FPME)

Download the dispatch form for C-GEML, C-FENF and C-FPME
Download the checklist for A1 here

The Diamond DA20-C1 (GRTJ)

The DA20-C1 is the most fuel efficient certified aircraft of its class in the market. It delivers an outstanding performance and has an unbeatable safety record. Other features include:

• All composite design
• TCM IO-240 fuel injected engine with fixed pitch MT propeller
• Garmin GNS 430/Com/Nav with glide slope
• Garmin GI-106A VOR/LOC/GS Indicator
• Garmin AT SL40 VHF Comm
• Garmin 330 Mode S Transponder (T.I.S.)
• Premium leather seats
• VFR only

Rental rate is the same as the Solo training rate

Download avionics manual:
Garmin GNS 430/Com/Nav with glide slope

Download the dispatch form for C-GRTJ

Download the checklist here

Download and complete prior to checkout:
DA20-C1 Flight Manual
DA20-C1 Type Examination
Propeller Supplement for the MT prop fitted to DA20-C1

The Diamond DA20-C1 (GLCL)

The DA20-C1 is the most fuel efficient certified aircraft of its class in the market. It delivers an outstanding performance and has an unbeatable safety record.

Rental rate is the same as the Solo training rate

Download the dispatch form for C-GLCL

The Diamond DA40 (GPDP)

Diamond Aircraft's fleets of certified composite aircraft represent the new generation of high quality engineered, competent aircraft. This stunning looking 4-seater aircraft has all the attributes of a Diamond Aircraft and more, including:

• Garmin all glass G1000 cockpit
• Avidyne "Active" Traffic Advisory System
• Garmin GTX33 Integrated Mode-S Transponder
• Garmin GDL69A Satellite Data Link
• Honeywell KAP140 A/P with Alt. Hold & Preselect

Rental rate is the same as the Solo training rate

Download avionics manual:
Garmin G1000

Download the checklist here

Download the dispatch form for C-GPDP

Download and complete prior to checkout:
DA40-CS Flight Manual
DA40-CS Type Examination

The Diamond Twin Star DA42 TDI (C-FGTV)

Diamond Aircraft's fleet of certified, composite aircraft represents the best engineered, most competent and safe aircraft in the market today. The DA42 TDI is a 4-seater superbly capable aircraft for both multi engine and multi IFR training and fun flying. Representing the latest in airframe design, avionics capability and engine technology, the DA42 gives you extreme range and endurance and allows you to fly directly to more places than you thought possible. These make the DA42 the perfect choice for modern advance training and touring aircraft.

• FADEC controlled Twin TAE Centurion 2.0 turbo Diesel (270HP total)
• Range ( at 80%) : 917NM
• Range (at 60% extended fuel): 1129 NM
• Garmin G1000 Glass Panel Cockpit
• GDU 1040 PFD + GDU 1040 MFD
• Honeywell KAP 140 Dual Axis Autopilot
• TKS Deicing System

Download the DA42 Flight Manual here

Download the dispatch form for C-FGTV

D-SIM-42 Twin Star

Located at our branch office at Aberdeen Centre, the D-SIM-42 flight simulation training device is an exact replica of the most modern twin engine aircraft Diamond DA42 Twin Star, featuring accurate aerodynamics, systems replication and complex aircraft instruments simulation including a sophisticated external visual system (EVS) with 200-degree cylindrical screens. It is the only flight training device (FTD) of its kind in BC and can also be used for IFR recurrency training and certification.

The flight dynamic including the aerodynamic model, the engine, prop and gear model is based on the aircraft reference data from Diamond Aircraft Industries as well as on additional subjective flight tests with the aircraft with experienced DA42 pilots from Diamond Aircraft, Diamond Simulation and customers alike. Other features include:

• FTD Level 5 DA42 with Garmin G1000.
• G1000 Interface for KAP 140 2-axis Autopilot.
• A three-channel external visual system (EVS) with 200-degree cylindrical screens.
• A three-axes electronic control loading system (ECL) which ensures a high degree of realism for the simulation of the control forces.

Incorporating training in a simulator or FTD in flight training programs has become increasingly popular in recent years. Not only can simulation training increase the effectiveness in flight training, it can also achieve significant cost efficiency. Although there is no substitute for actual flight training in an aircraft, you can save time and cost training and practicing in a simulator/FTD. With simulation, you can identify certain areas that need additional training and focus on those areas; you can simulate flying in different scenarios, conditions and locations; and you can repeat training on certain skills until you have mastered them. All these can be achieved at a lower cost than if the training was done in actual flight.

This D-SIM-42 is located at Aberdeen Centre branch office.