Quote Originally Posted by Aragorn View Post
Ohhhhhhhhh very nice Gator. I can’t tell from the photos, what is it? I’m sure I’ll never be able to own, as prices for anything are absolutely obscene.
It's a Grumman Tiger AA-5B. Technically it's a Gulfstream American (my model year was made in the same factory in Savannah) which really confuses some people in FBOs. "Wait, you took 20 gallons of AVGAS, but you have a Gulfstream?"

My parents used to do a lot of camping out west in the mountains with it, so my dad put the constant speed prop on it, which is a really nice addition. I upgraded the GPS and AHARS (Garmin G5s) when I bought it, so along with the already installed autopilot, it's a cross-country machine w/ 2-axis coupler (kind of...more like 1 1/2 axis) and capable of shooting LPVs.

BTW, I need to reach out to you soon and pick your brain on your side of the industry. I think I'm going to have to come up with a new job within the next year.

Quote Originally Posted by UWone77 View Post
gator, if our paths ever cross, I'll let you take me for a spin in that plane... I'll pay for the fuel of course. LOL
I'd like to fly out to the PNW some time, it just requires a lot more time off to get out that far. I've flown that plane out to AZ and to San Diego (two different trips), so I know it'll get me there, it just takes time at 130 kts. Besides, aren't you supposed to be moving east?

Either way, you're welcome to a ride.