Guilty of the same. Speed is all relative. I'm always telling myself life would be perfect if I could go just 15 kts faster. That said, would I want to fly at Traveller speed? Hellllz no. hahahaha. Hey you've got that Cirrus too so you can smoke my TIger any day.

No need to go fast when you’re building time anyways:)

I would love to fly in a 2-seater grumman one of these days. I learned to fly in a 2-seat Diamond DA20 and really like it.

I don't know! My gf has those too from time to time.

Bryan Turner (just plane silly) is selling his Traveller.

@@Wolficorntv I saw that! The one here is local and owned by a friend of mine. I appreciate your telling me about Bryan's. My friend's is a: *1973' *5800.00 last annual (Was only 2400.00, but he wanted other work performed) TT Airframe 4595 TSMOH 1431 (No evidence in bottom interior cowling or around engine of oil leaks/purs like a kitten) Compressions all idea (73 to 77) Paint is an 8 with modern paint scheme Interior is a 4, but no cracked plastic Instrument panel no cracks Older steam gouges from the 80's Asking 35000.00 Your thoughts? Thanks Woficorn!

@@AClark-gs5gl I'm honestly not familiar enough with Travellers to offer a solid opinion. As long as you're happy with the price and get a good prebuy.

Robin, I did a video a while back where I opened the canopy briefly. You can find it about 36 minutes in: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bZaFibadmsqZn5s.html. I saw that Pilot Bambi video and actually sent her a message alerting her. You are absolutely not supposed to fly with the canopy all the way open like she did. Bad things can happen. It's actually placarded in the plane how far back it can be. It's definitely fun to fly with it open, but I've never kept it open longer than 10 minutes. The drag performance with it open is definitely affected. But sometimes going fast isn't always the goal, right?

@@Wolficorntv Thanks, I've been trying to confirm that for a few weeks - I'll check out the video. Now for the next item on my list, where do you go for decent Grumman maintenance on the East Coast of Australia? (I don't expect you to answer that one :-) )

@@robinhilliard you've got me stumped on that one. If you're not already, I'd suggest joining the Grumman Tiger and Cheetah AA5 and AG5 Planes group on FB (there are other Grumman groups on there as well). I'm sure somebody will have an answer.

@@Wolficorntv Thanks, actually on the GOPA group I've already seen two owner posts from Australia, I'm sure they can sort me out.

You've pretty much figured it out, LOL. Seriously....every airplane is a compromise. When you narrow down what your priorities are then it becomes easy. Tiger is pretty much tops when looking for an efficient/economic/comfortable/stylish airplane for hauling 3 adults with bags on cross country trips.

@@Wolficorntv, 3 overweight persons now. But in the end 1970's we used to rent them for 35 dollars an hour wet. In south Florida, I Put 4 non fat adults, go to Bahamas from Florida, spent the day there, load it in the way back with boxes of low taxed boose (20 liters total). And at night come back overloaded a bit, but at nice speed. We used to put a box of 4 bottles under each seat. They fit perfectly on Grummans, not on others.. Great airplane for the money.

@@outwiththem Did you remember to take the wingtips off and slide more bottles down into the spars? You just have to remember to tie a long string to the first bottle.

@@jjohnston94 No, didnt do that. Hey you could put other things there... LOL>>

@@outwiththem I remember a story in the EAA magazine some years ago about a guy who flew an ultralight up the east side of Africa and across the Mediterranean. For the water crossing, he blew up balloons and stuffed them into the wings to ensure the plane would float if he went down. He forgot that he would have to explain them to customs when he landed.

WHP