Shep often spoke of flying on his Shows. He owned a 1973 Grumman American AA-1A Yankee - FAA # N73JS and it is still registered under his name with the FAA
Around 1967 Shep took flying lessons at Princeton Airport from Bob Hall who was the trombone player for "Sons of the Whiskey Rebellion" Shep apparently was an excellent student, and he and Bob found they had a lot in common and became friends. Shep not only played a lot of the group's music on his show, but even played a lot of jew's harp at Bob Hall's wedding reception in 1968; maybe some kazoo, too.
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Specifications
Make: Grumman American
Model: AA1A
Type: Single-engine
Wingspan: 24'5"
Length: 19'3"
Height: 6'8"
Empty Weight: 1037 lbs
Gross Weight: 1500 lbs
Original Engine: LYC O-235-C2C 108 hp
TBO: 2000 hours
Fuel Capacity (max): 24 gal
Fuel Capacity (std): 24 gal
TO over 50: 1400'
Rate of Climb: 765 fpm
LDG over 50: 1065'
Stall Speed (Vso): 51 knots
75% Cruise: 108 knots
Econ Range: 350 nm
Service Ceiling: 13,750'
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