N188AC
J-57’s Latest Adventure: October 2020, Stehekin Washington
This rare classic flying boat is perfect for flying friends and family in safety, comfort and style, whether crossing the country or exploring America’s spectacular lakes and rivers. One of the most capable and beautiful aircraft ever built, this queen of seaplanes attracts admirers wherever she goes!
1951 Grumman Mallard J57 -N188AC
One of only 3 Mallards never used in ocean operations (0 salt-water landings since new).
Current annual and Actively Flying in the Pacific Northwest.
One private owner for past 29 years.
“Due to kindness and friendship, the Fenwick family invited me to fly their G73 Grumman Mallard. The airplane was the ultimate corporate amphibian transport with links to the Gulfstreams to come down the line. The airplane has delightful control harmony and effectiveness. The engines are very smooth and the cabin is very quiet. I have to say 1200 hp (a full boot of right rudder for water take offs required) really gets the job done. The Mallard eased through weekend Priest Lake boat wake rough water like a China Clipper. What a machine! I felt very privileged to experience this amazing aircraft of which only 9 remain in airworthy condition. The two examples that the Fenwick family own are stellar and fitted with elegant interiors. I felt like if I had turned around in flight I might see back in the cabin a move star, Howard Hughes or Henry Ford seated in the cushy seats.
As I build my increasing treasured Grumman flying boat time I have great admiration for the engineering and vison the Grumman " iron works" had back in the slide rule and pencil drawing days. ”
— Addison Pemberton
TAKE CONTROL
The navigation systems were replaced and upgraded in the 1980’s. J57 features airline-quality Collins radios and an avionics suite including dual HSIs and RMIs, a color radar, marine depth gauges, a radar altimeter and various other instruments. Everything works and handles beautifully in all stages of flight and on land or water!
The executive interior has luxury seating for nine in two spacious cabins, individual ventilation and heating, oxygen and audio, a dining table, a hot refreshment station, a private toilet with sink and a large storage closet.
Flying History
The Youngest Mallard
Built for American Cyanamid Corporation in 1951, J57 is the youngest Mallard flying.
Of 59 Mallards built, only three privately owned Mallards escaped salt-water operations altogether. Of these, J57 is one of only 12 still flying.
One of the most capable and beautiful aircraft ever built, this queen of seaplanes attracts admirers wherever she goes!
Multi-Engine Seaplane
This rare classic flying boat is perfect for flying friends and family in safety, comfort and style, whether crossing the country or exploring America’s spectacular lakes and rivers.
Relive the golden age of flight with the perfect airplane for domestic and international travel, cruise at 160 knots with supercharged 600hp P&W H1S1 1340s.
Adventure Together
Certified in the transport airworthiness category to meet the exacting needs of it’s executive market. J57 was factory-equipped to airliner standards with dual pitot-static and navigation instrumentation, and may be flown by a single pilot with 10 passengers.
J57 features a 50-gallon auxiliary fuel tank in each sponson and an individually-operable left and right landing gear system that enhances stability and control in cross-wind water operations.
Technical Specifications
Wing Span 66’8”
Length 48’4”
Height 18’9”
Max takeoff weight 12,750 lbs
Max speed level flight 190 kts
VMC 78 kts
Stall, flaps down 62 kts
Service ceiling 23,000 ft.
Oxygen Installed, all occupants
All Maintenance & Logs
Includes all logs since its first test flight in 1951 document J57’s 11,638 hours of service as an executive/personal transport with not even one landing in salt water.
Refurbished to Flight in 2018
As one of two pristine Mallards in the Tanglefoot collection of flying boats hangered and maintained as personal transports, with a period of static display until comprehensive inspection and refurbishment returned J57 to service in 2018. Currently in Annual.
Total Times:
Airframe 11,638
Left Engine TSOH 538
Right Engine TSOH 838
