N315H

N315H is a Grumman American AA-1, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by ASCHBRENNER MATTHEW D. SkyMeter has tracked 182 flights totalling 134 hours of airtime via ADS-B across 2 callsigns. The most frequent segment is KIPJ to KIPJ. Service window in our records spans 315 days. Of those flights, 6 (3.3%) carry at least one detected incident — go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Grumman American AA-1 has a maximum takeoff weight of 1,600 lb, light wake category.

About the Grumman American AA-1

The Grumman American AA-1 series, marketed under names including Yankee, Trainer, and Cougar, represents one of general aviation's most distinctive light aircraft designs from the early 1970s. Born from the Bede BD-1 kitplane, Grumman American transformed the concept into a metal two-seat trainer and personal aircraft featuring bonded aluminum honeycomb construction—a manufacturing technique borrowed from aerospace applications that promised lighter weight and cleaner aerodynamics than traditional riveted structures. The AA-1's low wing, sliding canopy, and fighter-like visibility made it instantly recognizable on any ramp, though its handling characteristics earned a reputation for being less forgiving than competing trainers like the Cessna 150.

With a 108-115 horsepower Lycoming engine depending on variant, the Cougar and its siblings cruise around 115-120 knots while burning just 5-6 gallons per hour, making them economical sport aircraft for pilots who respect their crisp, responsive controls and relatively high wing loading. The type found a niche among budget-conscious private owners and some flight schools willing to train students in its more demanding flight envelope. SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with the largest observed operator.