Diamond DA 50 C weight and balance & performance calculator
The Diamond DA 50 C is a high-performance single-engine touring aircraft with piston engine (avgas or diesel/Jet A-1, depending on version). BriefingPal has 1 model of the Diamond DA 50 C on file – DA 50 C (CD-300) – with data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook for weight and balance, takeoff and landing distances, climb and cruise. Free, no sign-up.
* DA 50 C (CD-300), MTOW, sea level / 6,500 ft, ISA – details below
Calculate the Diamond DA 50 C weight, CG and takeoff distance
Your own empty mass (weighing report, optional)
The POH has no standard empty moment for this model – enter the empty mass CG from your weighing report to get the CG.
Leave empty to use the typical POH empty mass. Your aircraft's weighing report is what counts.
Calculated on the BriefingPal server from the POH data. Nothing is stored, no cookie. Planning aid only – the POH/AFM and your weighing report are authoritative.
Diamond DA 50 C key figures by model
| Model | Built | MTOW | Empty mass¹ | Usable fuel | Max. baggage | Useful load with full fuel¹ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA 50 C (CD-300) | 2020–today | 1,999 kg (4,407 lb) | 1,480 kg (3,263 lb) | 49 US gal (185 L) | – | 363 kg (801 lb) |
¹ Typical empty mass from the POH sample loading; your aircraft's current weighing report applies. Useful load = MTOW − empty mass − usable fuel (people, baggage, oil if not included).
Diamond DA 50 C takeoff and landing distance
BriefingPal result at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind, dry paved runway, normal takeoff and landing per POH with the app's default flap setting, without safety factor:
| Model | Takeoff ground roll | Takeoff over 50 ft | Landing over 50 ft | Landing ground roll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA 50 C (CD-300) | 410 m (1,350 ft) | 740 m (2,430 ft) | 680 m (2,230 ft) | 350 m (1,150 ft) |
Hot and high: at 5,000 ft and 25 °C (density altitude about 7,300 ft) the DA 50 C (CD-300) needs about 1,115 m (3,660 ft) to clear 50 ft – 51 % more than at sea level. Calculate density altitude →
In BriefingPal you enter your actual weight, airfield, temperature and wind. The app reads the POH charts for these conditions, compares the result with TORA/LDA of the selected runway and can add a 1.15 safety factor.
Diamond DA 50 C climb and cruise performance
| Model | Rate of climb at sea level | Time / fuel to 6,500 ft | Cruise TAS at 6,500 ft | Fuel flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA 50 C (CD-300) | 700 fpm | 11 min / 2.6 US gal | 155 kt | 12.4 US gal/h (47 L/h) |
MTOW, ISA, default power setting of the POH cruise table. Values change with weight, temperature and the power you choose in the app.
Diamond DA 50 C weight and balance in BriefingPal
Loading stations: seat row 1, seat row 2, baggage area 1, baggage area 2, fuel. Demonstrated crosswind: 15 kt. Best rate of climb speed Vy: 79 KIAS. Service ceiling: 20,000 ft. Fuel: Jet A-1 / diesel.
Crosswind calculator with the demonstrated crosswind of the Diamond DA 50 C →
How to calculate Diamond DA 50 C weight and balance
- Choose the Diamond DA 50 CType the registration or pick Diamond → Diamond DA 50 C → your model. Stored weighing data of the registration are used automatically.
- Enter people, baggage and fuelWeights in kg or lb, fuel in US gallons or litres. MTOW and every station limit are checked instantly.
- Check the CG envelopeTakeoff, zero-fuel and landing points are drawn into the Diamond DA 50 C envelope from the POH.
- Add airfields and routeTakeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel follow from the same weight – then print the briefing PDF.
Diamond DA 50 C – frequently asked questions
What is the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of the Diamond DA 50 C?
DA 50 C (CD-300): 1,999 kg (4,407 lb).
How much usable fuel does the Diamond DA 50 C carry?
DA 50 C (CD-300): 49 US gal (185 L).
What is the useful load of the Diamond DA 50 C with full fuel?
With the typical POH empty mass and full usable fuel: DA 50 C (CD-300): 363 kg (801 lb). Your aircraft's real empty mass is in its weighing report – BriefingPal can store it per registration.
How long is the Diamond DA 50 C takeoff distance?
DA 50 C (CD-300) at MTOW, sea level, 15 °C, no wind: ground roll about 410 m (1,350 ft), over 50 ft about 740 m (2,430 ft). At 5,000 ft and 25 °C it grows to about 1,115 m (3,660 ft). Always check the POH for your exact conditions.
Is there a free Diamond DA 50 C weight and balance calculator?
Yes. BriefingPal is free and needs no account. It covers 1 model of the Diamond DA 50 C, draws the CG envelope from the POH and also computes takeoff and landing distances, climb, cruise and fuel – with a briefing PDF.
Data source
All figures come from the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook / Airplane Flight Manual of each model (weight and balance section and performance section) and are computed with the BriefingPal engine. BriefingPal is a planning aid; the original POH/AFM of your aircraft and its weighing report remain authoritative.
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