Grob 115A
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From: Éire
Grob 115A
Hi all
I am having a check out in a Grob 115A next weekend. I just want to know what to expect as I have only flown a C172R/S and Pa-34 in the past. Just the basics like stall and landing characteristics etc. Also is there any place where I could download a pilot operating handbook?
Thanks
B735
I am having a check out in a Grob 115A next weekend. I just want to know what to expect as I have only flown a C172R/S and Pa-34 in the past. Just the basics like stall and landing characteristics etc. Also is there any place where I could download a pilot operating handbook?
Thanks
B735
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From: Netherlands
I've had my lessons in one.
Nothing really weird about the Grob 115, stall is standard buffet and then nose drop.
The plane is a bit more slippery than say a C150/C172 because it is plastic.
The only thing I did not like about it was the throttle, the travel was a bit too long.
-Kees
Nothing really weird about the Grob 115, stall is standard buffet and then nose drop.
The plane is a bit more slippery than say a C150/C172 because it is plastic.
The only thing I did not like about it was the throttle, the travel was a bit too long.
-Kees
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The wing isn't as forgiving on landing as the a/c you've already flown. It's a question of nailing the speed, arresting the descent and holding the correct attitude. Hint; if the runways long enough a trickle of power can help.
Also, look out for tail wagging in the cruise. The rear fuselage shape induces some yaw from the prop slip stream.
Otherwise an OK plane.
SGC
Also, look out for tail wagging in the cruise. The rear fuselage shape induces some yaw from the prop slip stream.
Otherwise an OK plane.
SGC
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From: 18nm NE grice 28ft up
Grob 115A
Flew a few hours in them shortly after getting my PPL (in C152) in the 1980s. They were fairly new then and I thought they looked fabulous. Despite the streamlined shape the performance was not quite as good as the C152 probably due to a bit extra weight. As Sir George says I did not find it as easy to land as the Cessna. I thought the flaps were pretty ineffective. There were also some issues with the rudder aileron connection which may now have been done away with.
The club now has the 'D' model which seems to be universally liked however I have not flown one of these.
DO.
The club now has the 'D' model which seems to be universally liked however I have not flown one of these.
DO.
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From: taking up the hold
I too thoroughly enjoyed flying the 115. True it is not as easy to land as a Cessna but what is? Likewise the flaps are not as draggy as a Piper or Cessna you just have to fly it a little more accurately. But what a delightful environment to go flying in. The canopy makes it feel spacious & the view is far superior to that afforded by most spam cans.
A word of caution, forget what Sir George says about a trickle of power. Learn to fly an accurate approach & land it properly every time regardless of runway length then you will be well prepared for all runways. I don't recall it being difficult to land at all (try an Auster for that).
A word of caution, forget what Sir George says about a trickle of power. Learn to fly an accurate approach & land it properly every time regardless of runway length then you will be well prepared for all runways. I don't recall it being difficult to land at all (try an Auster for that).
