University of Birmingham Air Squadron
 
General
 

We Fly the Grob 115E (otherwise known as the Grob Tutor), which is a 2 Seater Fully aerobatic, Propeller Driven aircraft.

It offers:
  • Excellent handling qualities
  • Full aerobatic and military training capability (+6/-3 g)
  • Proven reliability
  • Superior aerobatic service life of 24,000 flight hours
  • Best economics in its class
 

Comfort and Ergonomics

The Grob G 115E/EG cockpit is specifically designed for the training role. It provides: 

  • The largest cockpit in its class with ample shoulder room and spacious seats, even for large pilots wearing full military equipment and helmets
  • Individual seating position by means of back and squab cushions and adjustable rudder pedals. Optimum comfort - even when wearing a parachute
  • Students can use either seat - optional second throttle available
  • Panorama vision canopy
  • Efficient ventilation

The G 115E/EG provides the right cockpit for pilot screening, training and aerobatics.
 
 
Technical

Below is the table of technical data taken from the Grob Website.

 
Engine Type Lycoming
    AEIO-360-B1f/B
Power HP 180
Propeller   3-Blade
    constant-speed
Wingspan m 10.0
Length m 7.8
Height m 2.8
Wing area m^2 12.2
Aspect Ratio   8.2
Max. Take-off Weight kg 990
Max. Landing Weight kg 990
Max. Useful Load kg 320
Usable Fuel ltr. / USGal 143 / 37.8
Max. Level Speed kts / km/h TAS 135 / 250
at SL / ISA    
Cruise speed at 75% power kts / km/h TAS 124 / 230
at 5000 ft ISA    
Rate of climb ft/min 1050
at SL / ISA max. weight    
Stalling speed kias / km/h 52 / 96
Take off Distance to 15m / 50ft m / ft 461 / 1510
at SL / ISA, max. weight    
Landing Distance from 15m / 50ft m / ft 457 / 1500
at SL / ISA, max. weight    
Range at 45% power nm / km 620 / 1150
at 8000ft / ISA, 30min reserve    
Max. load factors g +6 / -3
 
Structural service life flight hrs 24000
(Aerobatic)    
 
Source: Grob Website