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FAA Proposed AD re: Delamination Issues Great News: Due to all the supportive submissions, which helped to document why the proposed AD was costly, largely unnecessary and would not contribute to the overall safety of the fleet, the FAA has just announced that they are not pursuing the AD that would require annual tap testing of the seams on all models of the Grumman Light Aircraft to determine if debonding issues were present. See April 15 News item below for more details. "The FAA received comments from 41 commenters. The commenters were the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the Grumman Owners & Pilots Association (GOPA), Fortnight Aviation Maintenance, and many individual airplane owners and pilots." | GOPA 2022 People's Choice winner. Details here. | GOPA 2022 Daily Coverage is here. |
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"Most of the Cheetah/Tiger airplanes seem to have a natural attraction for pilots, a certain charisma lacking in other, stodgier, less exciting models. That appeal engenders near fanatical support among its owners..."
Plane and Pilot Magazine - September 2001
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GOPA Scholarships
GOPA recognizes the significance and the importance of support for the next generation of General Aviation and Commercial Aviation industry pilots. To date, GOPA has provided $93,000 in annual scholarships used for flight training. Click "Read More" to learn how to apply or how you can support GOPA by donating. |  Pilot Familiarization Program (PFP) New to the Grumman family of aircraft? While being no more difficult to fly than any other similar class aircraft, the Grummans do have some unique characteristics which you should be familiar with in order to fly safely and confidently. Your insurance company may require some initial dual experience too... |
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