I love the DA-40, it was definitely a step up in capability from the 172 after I got my ticket. But the one time I flew it through the Mojave I definitely felt

I love the DA-40, it was definitely a step up in capability from the 172 after I got my ticket. But the one time I flew it through the Mojave I definitely felt the DA-40's roots as a glider, I got pretty tossed around!