Grumman AA-5/A/B Traveller/Cheeta/Tiger
Grumman · AA5
A RECAT F piston with 1 engine that tops out at FL127, staying below standard jet routes. Cruises at about 127 kts, much slower than surrounding jet traffic. Climbs at only 660 fpm, so plan for gradual altitude changes.
1x PistonSmallRECAT FFL127 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1 x Piston |
| Weight class | Small (S) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 12,650 ft (FL127) |
| Max climb rate | 660 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 | 53 kts |
| Landing speed | 65 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~127 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~164 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 2,965 ft / 0.49 nm / 904 m |
| Landing field length | 2,035 ft / 0.34 nm / 620 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-5/A/B Traveller/Cheeta/Tiger appear across all airspaces as general aviation traffic, typically operating VFR at lower altitudes.