N62CL

N62CL is a Grumman American AA5, a single-engine piston aircraft operated by CONKLIN CHRISTOPHER S. SkyMeter has tracked 408 flights totalling 216 hours of airtime via ADS-B. The most frequent segment is 48X to KX06. Service window in our records spans 448 days. Of those flights, 56 (13.7%) carry at least one detected incident: a go-around, unstable approach, stall warning, or runway excursion. The Grumman American AA5 has a 31 ft wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 2,200 lb.

About the Grumman American AA5

The Grumman American AA-5 series represents one of general aviation's most beloved light aircraft families, introduced in 1971 as a sleek, all-metal alternative to the fabric-and-tube designs that dominated flight training and personal flying. Built initially by Grumman American and later by Gulfstream American and American General, the AA-5 line includes the Traveler, Cheetah, and Tiger variants, each offering a distinctive blend of sporty handling and efficient cross-country performance. The design's signature feature is its bonded aluminum honeycomb fuselage construction (a technique borrowed from Grumman's military aircraft heritage), which produces an exceptionally smooth exterior and contributes to cruise speeds that often exceed 130 knots, making it one of the faster fixed-gear singles of its era.

The AA-5's low-wing configuration, sliding canopy, and castering nosewheel give it a fighter-like feel that appeals to pilots seeking more than basic transportation. The Tiger variant, powered by a 180-horsepower Lycoming O-360, became particularly popular for its combination of speed, useful load, and relatively modest fuel burn. Unlike many training aircraft, the AA-5 rewards smooth, coordinated flying. Its spring-steel main gear and free-castering nose require finesse on the ground, and its clean aerodynamics mean energy management matters on approach. Thousands were built between 1971 and 1979, and the type remains a fixture at airports across North America, prized by owners who value its blend of performance and classic 1970s style.

SkyMeter has tracked flights across airframes and operators, with unique routes observed.