The FFA Diamant is a Swiss single-seat sailplane designed for high-performance soaring. Discover FFA Diamant aircraft for sale worldwide on AvPay. Browse active FFA Diamant listings and find available aircraft across the USA, North America, UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. Connect directly with aircraft brokers, private sellers, flying clubs, flight schools and manufacturers. Explore the full inventory of aircraft for sale on AvPay here!
Finding a FFA Diamant for Sale on AvPay
AvPay offers a focused global marketplace for FFA Diamant sailplanes, connecting buyers and sellers across the USA, North America, UK, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. The FFA Diamant is a single seat high performance glider developed for competitive soaring and advanced cross country flying, and AvPay brings together available aircraft from private owners, gliding clubs and specialist sellers worldwide.
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Interesting facts about the FFA Diamant
✈ The FFA Diamant was developed in Switzerland by Flug und Fahrzeugwerke Altenrhein during the 1960s.
✈ The design was created specifically to compete in international gliding competitions.
✈ The Diamant series includes some of the earliest all fibreglass sailplanes used in competition flying.
✈ The aircraft gained recognition for its high glide ratio compared with earlier metal gliders.
✈ Several Diamant variants were developed to target different competition classes.
✈ The Diamant 18 introduced an extended wingspan compared with earlier versions.
✈ Some Diamant airframes were later modified experimentally for powered flight.
✈ Surviving Diamant sailplanes remain active in private ownership and club fleets today.
Model Variants for buyers to consider when purchasing a FFA Diamant
The FFA Diamant family includes several recognised variants developed for different competition requirements. Early versions such as the Diamant HBV were designed for Standard Class competition, while the Diamant 16.5 and Diamant 18 introduced increased wingspans to improve glide performance in Open Class flying. The Diamant 18 retained the core airframe of the 16.5 with further aerodynamic refinement. Buyers may also encounter historically modified examples, including experimental powered conversions, which differ significantly from standard sailplane configurations.
FFA Diamant Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, modifications and age will have a considerable impact on the details listed below. Please confirm exact specifications with the seller or relevant aviation authority.
Wingspan: 18 m (59 ft 1 in)
Wing Area: 14.3 m² (154 sq ft)
Empty Weight: 279 kg (615 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 440 kg (970 lb)
Rate of Climb: 0.52 m/s (102 ft/min)
Wing Loading: 31 kg/m² with water ballast
FAQs About the FFA Diamant
What type of aircraft is the FFA Diamant?
The FFA Diamant is a single seat high performance sailplane designed for competitive soaring.
Is the FFA Diamant suitable for competition flying?
The Diamant was specifically developed for competition use and has a strong history in international soaring events.
What licence is required to fly a FFA Diamant?
Pilots must hold the appropriate glider pilot licence or equivalent qualification under their national aviation authority.
Are FFA Diamant sailplanes still actively flown?
Many Diamant gliders remain active in private ownership and within gliding clubs.
What should buyers inspect on a used FFA Diamant?
Buyers should closely inspect the composite structure, control systems, airworthiness status and maintenance records.
Get help buying a FFA Diamant
If you cannot find the FFA Diamant you are looking for, you can work with an Aircraft Broker who specialises in sourcing sailplanes. You can also explore Aircraft Brokerage and Aircraft Acquisition Services through the AvPay marketplace to support your purchase.
Sell your FFA Diamant on AvPay
Do you have a FFA Diamant sailplane for sale? Listing your aircraft on AvPay places it in front of buyers actively searching for this exact model worldwide. AvPay manages listing updates on your behalf and promotes each sailplane across its social media channels. In addition to direct listing enquiries, sellers also benefit from exposure through broker profiles and related aviation service listings.
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Find Finance for buying a FFA Diamant
Financing a FFA Diamant often differs from powered aircraft purchases. Specialist aviation finance providers can advise on ownership structures suitable for sailplanes, support private buyers and clubs and assist with budgeting for refurbishment or upgrades and long term ownership planning.
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Find Insurance for a FFA Diamant
Insuring a FFA Diamant requires cover tailored to gliding operations and competition use. Aviation insurance specialists can arrange liability cover, hull insurance and optional protections based on how and where the sailplane will be flown and stored.
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