the fastest; it also had one of the worst reputations for handling. If you stop training with it, you can always set the timing back to stock and re-pitch or change the prop. American Aviation built 459 examples of the AA-1 Yankee Clipper between 1969 and 1971 at their factory in Cleveland, Ohio. Low stability and high stall speeds 60 knots clean and 57 knots with full flaps combine to make the AA1 wholly unlike the Cessna 150 in the traffic pattern. Although this is difficult ADS-B compliant. Legit? That company division completed a major redesign of the AA-1B, resulting in the AA-1C. In general, everything about the AA1 series is simple. If I was going somewhere the AA1 would be my choice. The AA-1A has a lower max gross weight, which somewhat limits payload. Astrotech LC-2 Clock/Timer Not good! At that time the FAA was hesitant to certify a light aircraft with folding wings. Grumman AA-1B Trainer performance and specifications I am typically at pattern altitude well before the end of the runway! Standard fuel is 22. The original American AA1 Yankee Clipper came out in 1969, Cessna. turn final when appropriate, trim for 70 to 80 mph. As a result, Bede was ousted by his business partners, and the company was renamed American Aviation. unit, steering is by differential braking. airfoil and the overall design created a fast airplane that had a quick stall Flight planning or any other aircraft operations should only be done using official technical information provided Takeoff distance (50) 1,590. [1][3][5][6][9], Some AA-1s have had their original engines replaced with larger 150 or 160hp engines that further increase performance. Piper. I've read that they're a lot different in flight characteristics though. Carry power at all times. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by samiamPA, Aug 3, 2020. AA-1B Trainer and TR-2 camouflage - anything But the "everyman's" status was never achieved. However, duly noted not to exceed. mains get light and the aircraft flies around 70. American Aviation's engineers reworked the wing to a non-folding design, easing FAR Part 23 certification. have the fuel tank STCs. February 2021 Annual., IFR cert current Oct 2020. One problem with my Yankee was that the bushings in the ailerons came An auxiliary electric fuel pump is installed for use in the event of failure of the engine-driven pump. better, but it was not to be. stop drilling. Narco Nav122 VOR with Glideslope (rebuilt 2019) Plus, when you get into those tight parking spots all you do is taxi in, Approach speeds are high; where 55 knots work just fine in the Cessna, youd better not let the AA1 drop below 74 knots, or youll experience the pronounced sink rate for which the Yankee if infamous. the tubes are not discolored. Inspect the seal around the windshield and check out the locks. 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.