N775SF

N775SF is a Diamond Aircraft DA40, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by N775SF LLC. SkyMeter has tracked 586 flights totalling 306 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 2 callsigns. The most frequent segment is KSOP to KSOP. Service window in our records spans 389 days. Of those flights, 10 (1.7%) carry at least one detected incident — go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Diamond Aircraft DA40 has a maximum takeoff weight of 2,645 lb, light wake category.

About the Diamond Aircraft DA40

The Diamond DA40 Star represents a significant evolution in general aviation training aircraft, distinguished by its Austro AE300 turbocharged diesel engine that runs on Jet-A fuel rather than avgas. Built by Diamond Aircraft Industries in Austria, the DA40 family entered service in 2000 and quickly became a favorite among flight schools worldwide for its modern composite construction, excellent visibility through its bubble canopy, and forgiving handling characteristics. The diesel variant, certificated in 2010, offers substantially lower fuel costs and improved range compared to gasoline-powered trainers, making it particularly attractive for high-utilization training environments.

The aircraft's low-wing configuration, T-tail, and tricycle landing gear provide stable flight characteristics ideal for ab-initio training, while its Garmin G1000 glass cockpit prepares students for modern airline operations. With a maximum cruise speed around 147 knots and a service ceiling of 16,400 feet, the DA40 Star delivers respectable performance alongside exceptional fuel economy of roughly 5 gallons per hour. The type's composite airframe construction provides superior crashworthiness compared to traditional aluminum designs, and its 39-foot wingspan gives it excellent glide characteristics with a ratio exceeding 11:1.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.