The AA-5B Tiger is an American all-metal, four-seat, light aircraft - first produced in 1974 - used for touring and training.
The Tiger was the outcome of the same redesign work on the AA-5 Traveler that resulted in the 150 HP Cheetah, and it was originally little more than the same aircraft with a Lycoming O-360-A4K 180 HP engine, resulting in a 139 KNOT cruise speed. The gross weight was increased from 2,200 LBS (998 KG) to 2,400 LBS (1,089 KG) on the Tiger.
The highly successful Tiger design went out of production in 1979 after 1323 aircraft had been delivered.
FEATURES
8 Liveries
Custom Sounds
Custom Flight Dynamics
Openable Doors
Free-Caster Nose Wheel
High Detail 3D Model
Mixture of 4K and 8K Textures
Full PBR Materials
MSFS Volumetric Lights
Dynamic Registration
Customization Options
CUSTOMIZATION (TABLET)
3 Panel Colors
Hide/Show Wheel Fairings
Metallic or Painted Prop. Cone
Optional Instrument Needle Vibrations
Optional Panel Vibrations
WT-GNS530 or PMS-GTN750 (PMS GTN750 Must Be Installed)
Save State For Customizable Options
INSTRUMENTS
Altimeter
M803 Clock
Attitude Indicator
Airspeed Indicator (MPH and Knots)
Turn And Slip Indicator
Vertical Speed Indicator
HSI VOR-1
CDI VOR-2
Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
Magnetic Compass
Suction Gauge
Tachometer
Ampere Meter
Oil Temperature
Oil Pressure
Fuel Pressure
Fuel Quantity Indicator
Carburetor Temp. Indicator
Cylinder Head Temperature
NAVCOM
KMA-28 Audio Panel
NARCO ADF-140
KFC-150 Autopilot
KX-155 TSO NAVCOM
KT-76A Transponder
WT-GNS530
PMS-GTN750
SAFETY ELEMENTS
Control Lock Pin
Wheel Chocks
Tie-Downs
Pitot Cover
Engine Intake Cover
NOTES
It is recommended to load fuel and weight using only the Tablet.
Not tested for Virtual Reality (VR)
Notes
This product features our simInstaller technology and is available after purchase via our APP only.
I would definitely have to agree with the other two reviewers that gave it high marks. Maybe the reviewer with the issues can check his control settings?? For the price, it honestly blew me away. Very good quality and what's most impressive is the developer is listening and making changes to improve the model very quickly. I was really drawn to pick it up when a YouTuber did a review and the developer chimed in and said he would be making immediate improvements to make the buyers happy. My only knocks are two minor ones. First, the sound is modeled to the Asobo Cessna 150. Not the right sounds for a 180 Lycoming engine. However, this isn't a big deal to me because I was able to edit the sounds to a previous aircraft I had purchased with a like engine to this model. That has already increased the realism factor. My other knock is the only 750 GPS available is the freeware one. I'm hoping the developer makes another update to be able to select the TDS GTN750Xi. Ohhh another minor tweak I did was to remove the engine rattle sound(bird chirping) sound from the sound file because after awhile, it loops so much that it starts to get annoying. I did however still give it 5 stars because it does handle quite nicely and looks amazing.
I was very impressed with this plane. I was a little leery after reading a few of the reviews. However, I found the flight model accurate and responsive, just like a Grumman Tiger. I really appreciated the attention to detail in the cockpit. The shake and rattle of the dash as well as the bounce in the instruments. The tablet is a nice touch and offers different options, which I like. All the instruments, including the autopilot, worked as designed and were up to par. I read that others had complaints and problems, but mine worked flawlessly right out of the community folder. Great job Brimdesigns! This is the first product I have bought from you and I am not disappointed. I will return for others. Keep up the good work. ~JFX
Updating my review from 4 to 5 stars as BRSimDesigns very quickly updated to version 1.1, which fixed every issue I'd seen reported here or on the MSFS forum. All systems work great and handling feels right at every fuel load.
The panel is nicely modeled, with optional vibrating needles on the analog instruments that match what I've seen in real planes. The setup's great for people who like classic 60's/70's panels, but also enjoy turning on the PMS50 GTN 750 when you don't want to futz with tuning VORs.
Visuals are the best yet from BRSimDesigns. Love the way the canopy can be cracked (as is common when taxiing the Tiger) or opened all the way.
Comes with a nice selection of detailed liveries -- hope to see more from third parties as this is a fun bird to fly with a great panel. There's a white livery if you're thinking of putting repaint skills to the test!
If you're a Grumman Tiger fan, you won't be disappointed.
Giving it two stars because I have been wanting a Grumman on MSFS for a long time but this thing is not easy to control. You barely touch the rudders and it shoots sideways. Not to mention that this thing always is pulling hard left in flight. I understand P Factor but I shouldn't have to hold the yoke at a 45 degree angle at all times. It has some potential but needs work.