Meet our AircraftÂ
 G-OCCH
We provide a practical alternative to sole ownership through a professionally managed aircraft group. Our model prioritises safety, transparency, and community, ensuring that the dream of flight remains accessible and enjoyable for all pilots.
Experience the glass cockpit advantage with the Garmin G1000. This intuitive system replaces old gauges with high-resolution screens, integrating primary flight data, engine monitoring, and IFR navigation into one clean layout. With moving maps, traffic alerts, and precise GPS, it enhances situational awareness and reduces pilot workload.Â
The advanced autopilot system in our DA40 takes the workload off the pilot while keeping safety front and centre. It can hold altitude and heading, follow GPS and navigation routes, and fly precise approaches in challenging weather. By managing the routine tasks, the autopilot lets pilots focus on decision-making and situational awareness, making every flight smoother, safer, and more enjoyable for everyone on board.
G-OCCH is fully IFR capable, giving you the freedom to fly safely and legally in a much wider range of weather conditions. With modern avionics, precision GPS approaches, and reliable navigation and communication systems, you’re not limited to clear blue skies. This capability makes the aircraft more versatile for real-world travel, training, and building experience, while maintaining a strong focus on safety and compliance with instrument flight rules.
The Diamond DA40 is renowned for its outstanding safety record, making it one of the most trusted four-seat aircraft in general aviation. Its modern composite airframe, forgiving flight characteristics, and excellent visibility all contribute to safer flying.Â
The DA40’s fuel efficiency is one of its standout strengths. Burning Jet A1 at around 5.9 gallons per hour at 10,000 feet, it delivers impressive range and low operating costs compared with many similar four-seat aircraft. It means it is better value per hour flown, and a greener footprint without compromising performance or comfort.
G-OCCH is at the heart of a friendly, mixed flying community. Private pilots, instructors, and airline pilots all share and fly this aircraft, bringing a wide range of experience and perspectives. That means there’s always someone to learn from, swap stories with, or plan the next trip. As a member, you’re not just getting access to a great DA40, you’re joining a supportive group of aviators who care about flying well and looking after the aircraft together.
G-OCCH is professionally maintained at Leeds Bradford Airport, giving members confidence that every flight starts with a well cared for aircraft. All maintenance is carried out by approved engineers who follow strict schedules and manufacturer guidelines. With work done at a major regional airport, parts, expertise, and support are always close at hand, helping to keep the aircraft reliable, available, and ready to go when you are.
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