Grumman AA-1 Yankee
Grumman · AA1
A small single-engine piston. Tops out at FL140, staying below standard jet routes. Cruises at about 108 kts, much slower than surrounding jet traffic. Climbs at only 765 fpm, so plan for gradual altitude changes.
1x PistonSmallRECAT FFL140 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1 x Piston |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 ft (FL140) |
| Max climb rate | 765 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 52 kts |
| Landing speed | 67 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~108 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~119 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 3,038 ft / 0.50 nm / 926 m |
| Landing field length | 2,430 ft / 0.40 nm / 741 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | No |
| SRS category | 1 |
| LAHSO category | 1 |
Where you'll see it
Light aircraft like the Grumman AA-1 Yankee appear across all airspaces as general aviation traffic, typically operating VFR at lower altitudes.