GRUMMAN AMERICAN
FOR TRAINING USE ONLY – SECTION 10
MODEL GA-7/COUGAR
SAFETY INFORMATION
10-3
Issued: April 10, 1978
INTRODUCTION
Your Grumman American airplane is a responsive, high-performance vehicle, designed to provide you with safe
and efficient transportation. Like any other airplane, your Grumman American airplane operates most efficiently
and safely in the hands of a skilled pilot.
We urge you to be thoroughly familiar with the contents of this handbook, placards, and checklists to ensure
maximum utilization of your airplane. When the airplane was delivered, it was equipped with a pilot’s operating
handbook, checklist, weight and balance information, and placards. If the airplane has changed ownership, some
of these may have been misplaced. If any are missing, replacement should be obtained as soon as possible.
We have added this special section of safety information to refresh owners’ and pilots’ knowledge of a number of
safety subjects. We strongly recommend these subjects be reviewed periodically, along with other documents
required for operation of the airplane.
Topics in this publication are mostly excerpts from FAA Documents and other articles pertaining to the subject of
safe flying. They are not limited to any particular make or model airplane and do not replace instructions for
particular types of airplanes.
Your Grumman American airplane is built to provide you with many years of safe and efficient transportation. By
maintaining it properly and flying it prudently, you will realize its full potential.
GENERAL
Flying can be one of the safest modes of travel. Remarkable safety records are being established each year. As a
pilot you are responsible to yourself, your relatives, to those who travel with you, to other pilots, and to ground
personnel to fly wisely and safely.
The following material in this Safety section covers several subjects in limited detail. Here are some condensed
Do’s and Don’ts.
DO’S
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Be thoroughly familiar with your airplane. If you are not current in your airplane, get a check ride.
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Pre-plan all aspects of your flight. Include in your pre-planning a complete weather briefing.
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Use all services available when needed. (FSS, Weather Bureau, etc.)
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Prior to takeoff, ensure that a complete pre-flight inspection has been performed.
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Use your checklists.
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Prior to takeoff, ensure that you have enough fuel aboard the airplane to make the intended trip and
arrive at your destination with an adequate reserve.
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Prior to takeoff, ensure that the airplane weight and C.G. are within limits for the type of flying intended.
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Be sure that articles and baggage are secured.
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Check freedom of all controls.
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Maintain an appropriate airspeed in takeoff, climb, descent, and landing.
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Avoid big airplane wake turbulence.
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Keep your airplane in good mechanical condition.
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Stay informed and alert, fly in a sensible manner.
