Grob G-115
The Grob G 115 is a German side-by-side piston trainer used by military flying schools and civilian clubs. Its composite airframe is strong enough for aerobatics, while its relatively simple systems make it suitable for early pilot training. The Royal Air Force operated it as the Tutor for many years.
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The Royal Air Force flew the G 115 for years as the Tutor, its composite airframe strong enough for full aerobatics.
Specifications
| Length | 8.7 m (29 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Height | 2.7 m (9 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.9 t |
| Range | 700 NM (1,296 km) |
| Maximum speed | 150 kt (278 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 460 m (1,509 ft) |
| Landing distance | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 140 l |
| Engines | 1x Lycoming AEIO-360 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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