Why the Grumman American 1978 AA5A Cheetah is one of the best aircraft to fly.

Definitely one of the cooler entry level aircraft i've flown. Not only a great airplane to fly, but affordable too! Check one out, also heres some specs on one.
Grumman American 1978 AA5A Cheetah
Engine make/model: Lyc. O-320-E2G
Horsepower: 150
TBO hrs.: 2000
Propeller: Fixed
Landing gear type: Tri/Fixed
Gross weight (lbs.): 2200
Empty weight, std. (lbs.): 1262
Useful load, std. (lbs.): 938
Fuel (gals.): 51
Wingspan: 31 ft. 6 in.
Overall length: 22 ft.
Height: 7 ft. 10 in.
Wing area (sq. ft.): 140
Seating capacity: 4
Cabin width (in.): 41
Cabin height (in.): 48
Baggage capacity (lbs.): 120

PERFORMANCE
Cruise speed (kts.):
75% power: 128
65% power: 118

Max range (w/ reserve) (nm):
75% power: 663
65% power: 707

Fuel consumption (gph):
75% power: 7.9
65% power: 6.8

Estimated endurance (65% power with 1-hr. reserve): 6 hrs. 30 mins.
Stall speed (gear, flaps down) (knots): 51
Best rate of climb (fpm): 660
Service ceiling (ft.): 12,650
Takeoff ground roll (ft.): 880
Landing ground roll (ft.): 380

00:00-04:49 -About the plane
04:49-06:49 - Engine Start/Taxi
06:50-08:00 - Take Off
08:01-10:30 - In-Flight
10:31-11:55 - Landing


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