Back to the thread -
Grumman Tiger - good little plane. Spent a bit of time in 'em.
Advantages -
1. great forward viz for VFR sightseeing (vs the high dashes/noses of most of the others)- horizon about 1/2 way up the windshield in cruise.
2. nice handling - although not aerobatic, nippy yet balanced in roll. Nicer for manoevring than say a 172 or Warrior. Slips nicely.
3. simple systems for pilot to manage, and very few ad's left on them now - so maintenance cheap
4. back seat folds down to give large cargo area - with the front seats forward, big enough for medium sized folks to sleep in (on the ground), even.
5. fastish for the HP - 135 KT on an O-360, but not a Mooney
6. Sliding canopy can be cracked open for great ventilation on ground or in flight
Disadvantages:
1. sliding canopy not the best for getting in and out of aircraft when raining!
2. more nippy handling makes for a little more concentration in IMC
3. can't stand under the wing
4. Need to baby the nosewheel a little on landing - hold it up as long as possible
Neither advantage or disadvantage:
1. floats if you don't nail the airspeed on final - but so do a lot of other low wngs
2. most parts available as PMA
3. cabin space about same as others
There's a pretty good owners/pilots group call the AYA if you want to Google for more info.