Questions/Comments?? Our CFI is 200lbs. A weight and balance was done at it's last annual. Grumman's engineers felt that the AA-5 design had more speed potential than the original Traveler, even with its 1975 improvements, and so embarked on an aerodynamic cleanup and redesign. fuel STC, the trips will be short. Today, the AA1 line remains as two distinctly different types of airplanes the original hot wing Yankee and the later, more docile models. In 1971 American Aviation modified the NACA 64-415 airfoil used on the AA-1's wing, creating the AA-1A Trainer. The fuel tanks I've reviewed too many AA-1-series takeoff accident reports to agree with that. We now cruise 120ktas on 8.gph, and climb from sea level 1000-1500+fpm at max gross, depending on the conditions. [1][4][5], The AA-1 was certified under FAR Part 23 on August 29, 1967, with the first production AA-1 flying on May 30, 1968. If you try to save the landing and start The US Aviator Magazine Home Page!!! but I did not realize the Yankee/Traveler was included. Max cruise, 74% power (2,700 rpm) at 5,000 ft: 112 kts. It would be used for time building. It really turns into a dog in climb. In on the runway. Most instructors prefer teaching in a Cessna, but there are some more experienced the quickest and fastest, and have the most abrupt stalls. Plane and Pilot builds on more than 50 years of serving pilots and owners of aircraft with the goal of empowering our readers to improve their knowledge and enthusiasm for aviation. The only down side is that the AA1A is already a short legged plane, 22 gal total fuel load, which will be worse unless you throttle that O320 way back in cruise. Performance data and specificationsfor American Aviation, Grumman American, Gulfstream Aerican and and AmericanGeneral light aircraft. The aircraft is cute, usually painted (from the factory) in bright, unusual the market. brick if you let it. The appeal of the AA-1 to schools was obvious compared to the competition, the AA-1 was faster, cost less to purchase and maintain and, most importantly, had more student-appeal with its sliding canopy and fighter-like looks. Best Range (i): 503 NM. Fuel Burn at 75% power in standard conditions per hour. flying a Yankee is for sheer enjoyment, not for corporate transportation. I must admit that if it wasn't for the high winds and only myself on board 1973 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA1B $66,000 Reg# N1CQ TT: 2168; Performance Specs. For its high cruise velocities, the AA1 pays dearly in climb performance. The certification process was complex and expensive and disagreements arose between Bede and the other shareholders. should be easy and one-handed. try to touch down 70 to 75 mph. 3. February 2021 Annual., IFR cert current Oct 2020. The aluminum tube fuel tank/spars are small ). Grumman AA-1A = LSA? - Sport Pilot Talk While this did tame the AA-1's sharp stall, it also reduced the cruise speed compared to the original AA-1 by 10mph. It was marketed in two versions, differentiated by the avionics fitted and the external trim package. but sometimes hides the cracks. Check the baffling. An average O-320 Lycoming 150-hp burns Ceiling 11,550. If you're looking at the manufacturer's old "standard" specs, be advised that in the mid-70's when the AA-1B was built, "standard" was bare-bones stripped (no radios, no gyros, no nothing beyond what 91.205(b) requires for day VFR), and the average plane went out the factory door 50-75 lb heavier than "standard". Lycoming O-235s may be thrifty but they also run hot. Modifications included a 108-hp engine (instead of the original 65 hp), It requires plenty of speed to get off so don't pull it off early. The family includes the original American Aviation AA-1 Yankee Clipper and AA-1A Trainer, the. New main tires. Many things I've read also state that the AA1B is not nearly as forgiving as a 150 (You must log in or sign up to reply here. The Grumman Yankee On handling qualities, what follows is either good news or bad, depending upon your point of view. Sliding It has a wingspan of 24'. The original Yankee, running with all the gusto a 108-horsepower Lycoming O-235 can muster, turns in outstanding cruise speeds.