Grob Grob G 115

12 Apr 2026 · © KiwiAviation

Grob G 115 (registration ZK-EYG) on the grass at a regional airport under overcast skies. A classic light training aircraft popular in flying schools.

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Domi · 12 Apr 2026

Small yet powerful :)

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Aircraft

Grob G 115 G115

Mostly white with red and black stripes

ZK-EYG

Registration

Manufacturer

Grob

Gear

10th Generation IPad

Achievements

Rare Bird

Badge earned

Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

Popular training and light sport aircraft, especially in military and flight school operations.

Fleet Rarity

Hundreds in use worldwide, common in flight schools but not in large commercial or military fleets.

Record Flights

No major record flights; often used for initial pilot training and basic aerobatics training.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable training aircraft, with very few incidents.

Future Outlook

Many still flying, mostly in training or in flying clubs.

Specifications

Lycoming O-235 piston engine

Engine

10.0 m

Wingspan

7.70 m

Length

1350 km

Range

220 km/h

Speed

2 passengers

Capacity

990 kg

MTOW

2.30 m

Height

87 kW (116 hp)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 6 (not applicable, piston single, general aviation class)

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