The Bavarian Motor Works Thread

[Aragorn]

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.

That’s pretty sweet, I think I’ve only ever seen one other Tiger ever, and it was more or less abandoned in the corner of a hanger. Sounds like you have really good capabilities with it too.

I’ll PM you my info. More than happy to help.

[gatordev]

They are great little planes. Way more fun to fly then a Cessna or Piper.

Got your digits. I'll reach out soon. Thanks.

[UWone77]

Gator, just for you, I went to look at a new 4Runner Limited... I need a little more space, so I just put down a deposit for a GX550. Hoping to see it Oct/Nov timeline!

[gatordev]

A co-worker that has an upgraded 4Runner (rack, lifted Dobson suspension, upgraded AT tires, etc) and actually uses his for camping all the time finally had to replace his wife's care. They ended up with a used Lexus "4Runner." He drove it to work the other day and it looked sharp.

Enjoy!

[UWone77]

A co-worker that has an upgraded 4Runner (rack, lifted Dobson suspension, upgraded AT tires, etc) and actually uses his for camping all the time finally had to replace his wife's care. They ended up with a used Lexus "4Runner." He drove it to work the other day and it looked sharp.

Enjoy!

I actually love the looks of the 4Runner, especially ones that people have upgraded, but I'm never taking it offroading realistically. I looked at the Land Cruiser, which is now the GX550 instead of being based on the 4Runner. Maybe I'll eventually get a Tacoma down the road to satisfy my Toyota needs.

Hope you're well man!