Grob G 115
Last updated: 2026-04-21
The Grob G 115 is a German-built composite, low-wing, two-seat trainer powered by a 116-180 hp Lycoming engine, used by military academies and civilian ATOs across Europe for PPL(A) and basic military flight training. It is a workhorse of European EASA general-aviation training fleets, used at both DTO and ATO operators for hour-building and rating progression. Its straightforward piston single-engine layout is ideal for early SEP rating training.
What is the Grob G 115 used for in flight training?
The G 115 combines the light handling of a composite airframe with a robust undercarriage suited to student landings. Its aerobatic-capable variants (G 115E) allow basic aerobatics instruction within PPL syllabi that include unusual attitude recovery. German Luftwaffe pilot selection has used the G 115, lending the type a reputation for precise handling requirements. Civilian ATOs value the G 115 for its low maintenance profile and the composite structure's resistance to fatigue. Students learn good coordination habits from the type's responsive rudder, which penalises uncoordinated inputs more obviously than heavier legacy trainers.