Nearest Tiger??
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Nearest Tiger??
Can anyone shed any light on where I might be able to hire an AA5 Tiger in the south?
I keep being told how marvellous they are and before I embark on a hunt for one I would like to try and hire one for an hour or two to find out if what everyone says is true.
Also, if there are any owners who can give some good advice I would appreciate a private message at their convenience.
I keep being told how marvellous they are and before I embark on a hunt for one I would like to try and hire one for an hour or two to find out if what everyone says is true.
Also, if there are any owners who can give some good advice I would appreciate a private message at their convenience.
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From: Dorset, UK
Monocock
I see that you are located in "South West UK", so where are your nearest or convenient airfields? There are plenty based at airfields all around London, but are you looking for one nearer home?
I fly AA5A/AG5As, & I seem to notice at least one of them at nearly every airfield that I visit, so there must be a lot about.
Have you tried asking the operators or ATC, at your local airfields? They can usually tell you who has a particular type for hire.
I see that you are located in "South West UK", so where are your nearest or convenient airfields? There are plenty based at airfields all around London, but are you looking for one nearer home?
I fly AA5A/AG5As, & I seem to notice at least one of them at nearly every airfield that I visit, so there must be a lot about.
Have you tried asking the operators or ATC, at your local airfields? They can usually tell you who has a particular type for hire.
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From: London, UK
Elstree
Cabair at Elstree have them. The checkout procedure is more rigorous than moving from say a C172 to a PA-28 - as well as the normal checks (stalls, PFL's, slow flight, etc.) they want 5 hours total of dual time, at least in part because of the undercarriage arrangement.
I like them - visibility is good and they are more responsive than the small Cesnas and Pipers. On the downside, Cabair charge the same for a pretty old AA5B as they do for a modern and well equipped Archer.
I like them - visibility is good and they are more responsive than the small Cesnas and Pipers. On the downside, Cabair charge the same for a pretty old AA5B as they do for a modern and well equipped Archer.
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The American Yankee Association (AYA) the International Grumman Owners club will be trying to help find a Tiger for this mailer to try out.
If anyone else here is interested in Grumman AA1's or 5's take a look at these web sites for more information.
www.aya.org
http://home.pi.be/~andre17
www.grumman.net.
If anyone else here is interested in Grumman AA1's or 5's take a look at these web sites for more information.
www.aya.org
http://home.pi.be/~andre17
www.grumman.net.
