In keeping with its namesake it was six knots (seven mph) faster than the Traveler with the same 150 hp (110 kW) Lycoming O-320-E2G powerplant. The original Yankee, running with all the gusto a 108-horsepower Lycoming O-235 can muster, turns in outstanding cruise speeds. Or you can drop in an O-320 of 150 or 160 hp. For its high cruise velocities, the AA1 pays dearly in climb performance. 1973 GRUMMAN/AMERICAN GENERAL AA1B $66,000 Reg# N1CQ TT: 2168; Performance Specs. American Aviation built 459 examples of the AA-1 Yankee Clipper between 1969 and 1971 at their factory in Cleveland, Ohio. Basics Look for dents or wrinkles in the tail surfaces, which are easily But the "everyman's" status was never achieved. ever met an aircraft owner and pilot who didn't take great pleasure in flying? The Grumman Yankee While not great, it beats the rest of the AA1 lineup by 50 to 90 pounds. I am typically at pattern altitude well before the end of the runway! The nose comes up but Santa Rosita State Park, under the big 'W', N Central FL and GTC Bahamas when off work, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. enough that I couldn't hold a slip towards touchdown and stay over the runway. [1][3][4][5], Many of the early school accidents were related to spin-training. has more of the makings of agood Sunday-morning-breakfast-flight aircraft 1972 Grumman AA-1B Aircraft - Plane Sales Australia Unfortunately, you are almost obliged to purchase one of the auxiliary tank mods (which add about 10 gallons total), further eating into the useful load. are on a long torque tube. At that time, the FAA was hesitant to certify a light aircraft with folding wings. This airplane is certificated in the normal and utility category. Questions: 941-294-6396. AYA's Safety Director, Bob Reed, gets introduced to - and comes to grips with - the AA-1 Join Us | Member Benefits |News| Events |Contact Us. choice of "trainer" with a climb prop or "sport" with a cruise prop. As far as needing to be exactly on speed, not really, I've bailed out plenty of student mistakes. The AA-1B was produced until 1976. from the house on the property! The Yankee is a neat-looking aircraft, made from a different process. The fin and horizontal stabilizers were interchangeable, as were the rudder and the elevators. Grumman : 1974 Up for sale a nice 74 AA1B. 4489.4 total time, and 923.6 pleasure quotient is tremendous.
