Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can read Aircraft For Sale: Today's Top Pick at FLYINGMag.com daily.Today's Top Pick is a 2020 Diamond DA40 NG.Diamond's DA40 has undergone many evolutionary changes since making its first flight as a prototype in 1997.During testing and over years of service, the design has been powered by Rotax, Continental, Lycoming, and Austro engines, though its focus on the training market has remained fairly steady over time. The exception is the NG model, which combines several aerodynamic improvements that improved cruise performance, with an engine that runs on jet-A fuel, which typically operates more economically.This DA40 NG has a Garmin G1000 flight deck. [Credit: Lone Mountain Aircraft]While the aircraft for sale today is an ideal platform for training, it also has the performance, comfort, and economical operation that makes it attractive to private pilots.This aerodynamically efficient composite design is known not only for extracting fairly high cross-country cruise speeds from an engine with modest power but also for forgiving handling that has helped it maintain a low rate of fatal accidents. Indeed, the aircraft is known for its reluctance to stall even with extreme control inputs.This 2020 DA40 NG has 790 hours on the airframe, 435 hours since new on its 168 hp Austro Engine AE300, and 790 hours since new on its MT propeller. The aircraft has a 836-pound useful load and carries 39 gallons of jet-A fuel in long-range tanks.The panel features a Garmin G1000 avionics suite with synthetic vision, dual WAAsGPS receivers, wireless Flight Stream 510 connectivity, Garmin digital audio panel, GTX 345R remote transponder with ADS-B In and Out, Avidyne TAS 600 traffic advisory system, Garmin GFC 700 autopilot, GDL69A SiriusXM datalink and audio, and electronic IFR, VFR, and approach charts.A neat, car-like interior is ideal for long flights. [Credit: Lone Mountain Aircraft]Additional equipment includes Beringer wheels and brakes, LED lighting, AmSafe inflatable seat belts, electrically adjustable rudder pedals for pilot and copilot, Tanis engine preheating system, and lightweight canopy cover.Pilots looking for a modern, versatile four-place aircraft that can be used for training, building time, or traveling with family and friends should consider this 2020 Diamond DA40 NG, which is available for $495,000 on AircraftForSale.If you're interested in financing, you can do so with FLYING Finance. Use our airplane loan calculator to calculate your estimated monthly payments. Or, to speak with an aviation finance specialist, visit flyingfinance.com.FLYING Magazine: Diamond's DA40 NG Just Might Be What the General Aviation Market Is Clamoring ForFLYING Magazine: UNSW School of Aviation Expands Diamond FleetFLYING Magazine: Diamond Offers a Year's 'Free Flying' for DA40 BuyersPlane + Pilot: Diamond Aircraft to Build Electric DA40 ModelPlane + Pilot: Rediscovering the Diamond DA40Plane + Pilot: Diamond DA40 XL: Polishing the Diamond StarThe Aviation Consumer: Used Aircraft Guide: Diamond DA40 StarThe Aviation Consumer: Diamond DA40 Star