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From: dbp@dataio.UUCP (Dave Pellerin)
Newsgroups: net.aviation
Subject: Re: Grumman AA1A information request
Message-ID: <747@dataio.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 5-Aug-85 06:03:14 EDT
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Posted: Mon Aug  5 06:03:14 1985
Date-Received: Fri, 9-Aug-85 02:43:40 EDT
Reply-To: dbp@dataio.UUCP (Dave Pellerin)
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I flew a Grumman AA1C for a little while, and I thought it was great!
The sliding semi-bubble canopy is neat, and that coupled with the
stubby little wings makes you think you're in a little fighter!

The flying qualities are pretty good; much faster roll than the 172, 
better visibility.  Beware of the glide, though; after flying the
172, you will be amazed at how fast the plane will drop on final.

Ground handling is another story, however.  There is no nosewheel
steering on the Grumman, and the rudder is quite ineffective at
taxi speeds, so brakes must be used (proverbial 'pig on ice').

			 - Dave Pellerin -