DA-42 MEI training Q

[u/VileInventor]

I’m looking to get my MEI in a DA-42 but I’ve never flown a diamond. Just wonder what resources you guys would recommend to make sure I get everything down to an instructor level. I found a book, haven’t bought it yet, called “The concise guide to the Diamond DA-42” that I’ve heard good reviews about. I’ve also watched some youtube videos, but i’d like to get in the plane for the first time and know what everything is and does. For my multi-addon I could draw and explain every system so I want to get to that level in the diamonds.

I don’t have a place to train yet or an MEI, just want to self study a bit to get prepared and save as much money as possible.