The story
Grumman's first monoplane to fly, its first twin and its first aircraft to enter airline service, built in 1937 so wealthy Long Island commuters could fly from the water to New York City. Then the war came and the Goose went to work: Navy patrols, Coast Guard rescues, RAF ferry runs. Nearly ninety years on, the survivors still fly, mostly in private hands, from Alaska to the Caribbean.
Of 345 Geese built, only about 30 are still airworthy: a 1937 flying boat you can still catch in the air.
Quick answers
How do you identify a G-21 Goose?
Deep boat hull with a stepped bottom, high wing, two round radial cowls on the leading edge, floats under the outer wings. If it lands on the water and then drives up the boat ramp, that's the one.
What does a G-21 Goose sound like?
Twin Wasp Junior radials — a syncopated round-engine rumble that carries across the harbor before you ever see it.
How fast is the G-21 Goose?
Top speed is 175 kts.
How many passengers does the G-21 Goose carry?
Up to 7. A typical layout is 2 crew + 5-7 passengers.
How far can the G-21 Goose fly?
Range is about 560 nmi.
How big is the G-21 Goose?
It is 38 ft 6 in long and 49 ft 0 in across the wings.
When did the G-21 Goose first fly?
Its first flight was in 1937.
How many G-21 Gooses have been built?
345 built.
How rare is a G-21 Goose in Bogey?
LEGENDARY. The top tier. Spotters plan trips around a catch like this. Your first G-21 Goose catch is worth 1,000 points.
