We’ve Moved

We’ve moved the pilot shop to its new hosting provider with a fresh new look. Later this week, the shop.wanting-drain.flywheelsites.com url will point to the new location, and for now, it will redirect from the old store. Visit the new store Stay tuned for new products including online ordering access to the Diamond Aircraft parts […] ...Read more »

Stall Warning Plugs and Pitot Covers for Diamond DA40 and DA20 aircraft

By Dori These are among our best sellers, and that’s because they work!  We use them on our own planes, and even during the tornado at Sun ‘n Fun 2011, we didn’t lose a single plug or cover.  Here’s the manufacturer’s Michael Moore at the Diamond factory in London, ON: They fit securely. Here’s how […] ...Read more »

Holiday Specials at the Pilot Shop

Just in time for your holiday shopping: 15% off all Diamond Aircraft Logo apparel including hats in the Pilot Shop. Just use the Discount Code GLDAS15 at checkout.  Check back here for additional specials through the end of December. ...Read more »

Small Items Ship Free

By Dori Thanks to Ohio customer Joe who pointed out that a $15 checklist shouldn’t cost $12 to ship! We have updated the Pilot Shop storefront to ship checklists,  lapel pins, etc, for free.  The Pilot Shop does not show USPS as a shipping option because their API is difficult to connect to, but small, […] ...Read more »

New in the Pilot Shop – Checklists on Sale

These are the CheckMate single-card laminated plastic checklists for the DA20 and DA40XL(S).  We include these with every aircraft we sell because they are that useful. Here’s why: The most complete single-card checklist on the market Twenty years of time-tested evolution, assuring the most comprehensive and accurate data possible Intuitive data that is logical, concise, […] ...Read more »

Cleaning your Diamond Aircraft

The Aircraft Flight Manual for your DA40 or DA20 aircraft specifies silicone-free detergent and wax. Since many over-the-counter car wash soaps and waxes do contain silicone, it’s important to choose carefully. Why no silicone? The composite material from which your Diamond Aircraft is constructed is very tough, but sometimes there are repairs that have to […] ...Read more »

New In The Pilot Shop – Towbars!

Have you misplaced your tow bar?  Diamond Aircraft are great in so many ways, but backing one into a hangar, with the nose wheel castering all over the place, is not fun.   These are the same towbars that come standard with every new Diamond, and we have these at an excellent price: DA20 – […] ...Read more »

Grand Opening of Great Lakes Diamond Pilot Shop

We have heard your requests for a place to buy high-quality Diamond-logo gear and apparel and are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of the Great Lakes Diamond Pilot Shop.  Every item in the shop is in stock and has been personally selected and inspected by our store manager, so you can be assured of […] ...Read more »