Then you might have seen that our weather radar radome is painted in the same metallic color as the aircraft and not white/black or uni as on other aircraft. Our already very elegant looking aircraft now look even more spectacular. This was so unique and opened completely new possibilities in exterior design, especially in multi-color schemes. We have implemented a new resin system that made it possible to paint our aircraft in almost any color. During the DA62 project ,together with an outstanding team, we could realize some nice touches, for example LED position lights, innovative materials or other cool features, like a middle arm rest and indirect lightning. Let’s say I am addicted to design and innovative features. What are these cool features you implemented in the DA62? We were up with the trends and implemented quite a few cool features. Did my age play a role in how I was working? I would say the fact that the team was quite young at that time and that it wasn’t so long since we have passed our studies, visited a lot of fairs, airshows and conferences, we knew a lot about the latest innovative technologies. I was confident that I could do it and accepted the offer. I was already working in the project team and felt honored. As the former technical project leader left the company, I was asked by Mr Dries (founder and former owner of Diamond Aircraft), if I would dare to take over. (laughs) Let me start with how I got the job. Do you think this made you cope with the task differently? You were only in your early thirties when you took over the responsibility of the DA62 technical project leader. Diamond is a place where great minds from different nations meet and create unique products together. They are passionate about what they are doing and are experts in their fields. The DA62 turned out so well, not only because of all the benefits incorporated in our aircraft line, such as the superb aerodynamics coming from our motor glider history and outstanding efficiency, but also because of the people working at Diamond. While all our models are just great private aircraft as well, when developing the DA62 we focused on designing an aircraft in the piston class just for private pilots with discerning tastes, who value a luxurious airplane that is economical, safe and roomy at the same time. What were the intentions in developing a new Diamond piston twin and why do you think it worked out well?Īt Diamond we do have a long history in developing aircraft that are simply unsurpassed in the flight training market and our success proves us right. The DA62 looks stunning and is a pleasure to fly. He completed his flight training in the US, where he flew several different brands of aircraft and says: “For my profession, this gave me a great insight from an operator’s point of view.” For some years now David has been heading the production department with more than 450 employees while only being in his late thirties.ĭavid not only knows aircraft from a technician point of view, but has been owning a PPL with IFR rating for almost 12 years. Starting with working at projects in the R&D department and followed by a job in the engineering department, where he took over the responsibility of the DA62 project. During his studies he worked as an intern in the production department at Diamond Austria and wrote his master thesis with the company. He began to study Aviation Engineering at the ‘FH Joanneum’, University for Applied Sciences in Graz, Austria. So he decided to work in the metal and steel industry and later in the automobile industry, but the call of aviation was stronger or to put it in David’s words: aviation is the pinnacle of technology. Although David was fascinated by his father’s profession, he didn’t want to be away from home so often. His dad used to be a commercial pilot for Royal Jordanian and Korean Air, who lived the long haul lifestyle and his son grabbed every chance to fly with him. He was the technical project leader of our twin-engine flagship, the breathtakingly beautiful DA62.ĭavid, a father of one, practically grew up with aviation. Today, we introduce you to David Bausek, who has been with the company for more than 10 years, starting as an intern and currently heading our production at Diamond Aircraft HQ in Austria.
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