https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2017/october/pilot/budget-buy-grumman-aa1b#:~:text=The AA1B has a basic useful load of more than 450 pounds.
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The AA1 cruises at 108 mph at 7 gph or slightly less. That is not exactly fast, but it is an honest 100 kts or better in cruise. I think you should include 2+2 airplanes like the Cherokee 140 and the Mooney M20C or E. I used to cruise my Cherokee at 7.5 GPH ROP at about 102 kts cruise, and the Mooney C would do the same while sipping less fuel than that. I often putt around I'm my Mooney at 100 kts at 6 GPH or fly XC at 140 kts 8GPH LOPHey everyone, me and a friend of mine are finishing up our multi engine commerical and are in the process of looking for an airplane to time build in for the airlines. Our criteria is an aircraft, experimental or certified, that burns very little fuel, preferably under 7 gallons, but the less the better (4-5 would be awesome), fast, and 2 seater, but more than 2 would be okay as well. Something that is fun, but affordable and can easily carry 2 people, that is fast. We have been looking hard at the Grumman AA1 Yankee, I also just mentioned possibly buying a 0-200 115hp Quickie. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions before 2 students make a huge financial decision like this? Any help or advice would be much appreciated, thanks!!
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