MU-2 Question

[Steve]

Does the MU-2 require a SIC?

 

[SkyWestCRJPilot]

No, though some operators require and SIC for thier Part 135 ops specs. The aircraft is certified for one pilot though.

 

[Swass]

Careful with that plane, she will bite if you don't fly ahead of her. Keep the speed up, brothers and sisters.

 

[328dude]

I would get some serous training in that airplane if I were you. Reese Howell is one of the best. Like Swass said, stay in front of it and don't get it slow. If you cork one on takeoff and your at MAX TOW, pull the other one back and hope for the best.

Other than that, It's a blast to fly. Make sure your propellors are on tight though.

 

[Lrjtcaptain]

This brings me to a question if anyone can answer.

I know that all turbojet and all other aircraft with mtow of 12,500lbs require type.

the Mu2 however is 11700 or 10700. I can't remember, its been 2 years since ive flown one.

According to my Flightsaftey Kingair 300 manuals the mtow is 14000lbs requiring type.

I dont recall the 350's mtow weight but know both required the type for PIC duties. I have yet to see a 350 without two crew yet have heard that you can fly a B1900 single pilot. Of course you can fly the Citation IISP single pilot as well. Is there a rule of thumb to when aircraft start to require two crew members. The only way I really know is just from expirience. What Ive seen in the past.

 

[Rick1128]

It has to do with how the manufactuer certified the aircraft. If it was certified as a two aircraft. Thats it. If they certified it as a single pilot aircraft you can fly it single pilot. But that is only for Part 23 aircraft. But there are some exemptions for single pilot ops on Part 25 aircraft.

 

[EMB145XR]

Great aircraft. The finest flying aircraft I have ever flown. I can't say enough.

With that said, it will bite, and it will bite hard. Proper training is essential, not a luxury.

I've never known an aircraft that needed so much constant rudder trim changes, though.

 

[cvsfly]

This brings me to a question if anyone can answer.

...... I have yet to see a 350 without two crew yet have heard that you can fly a B1900 single pilot. Of course you can fly the Citation IISP single pilot as well. Is there a rule of thumb to when aircraft start to require two crew members. The only way I really know is just from expirience. What Ive seen in the past.

The determining factor here is insurance. The FAA will let you fly all day with an appropriately rated single pilot in these. The insurance companies may let as well, but you either have to have alot of time (in particular in type) or money to pay the increased preminum or both. A properly trained second pilot is cheap insurance in just about any plane.

 

[350DRIVER]

I dont recall the 350's mtow weight but know both required the type for PIC duties. I have yet to see a 350 without two crew yet have heard that you can fly a B1900 single pilot. Of course you can fly the Citation IISP single pilot as well. Is there a rule of thumb to when aircraft start to require two crew members. The only way I really know is just from expirience. What Ive seen in the past.

the max t-o- weight is 15,000lbs in the 350.

I have seen many 91 operators fly the 350 single pilot however not 135. ( Yes I do realize that a few 135 operators do fly the 350 under 135 single pilot, I have seen it but very seldom.)

You can get a 1900 type that allows you to fly it single pilot, in fact a few of the more senior captains at Great Lakes and CommutAir have done this primarily to be "able" to "ferry" the aircraft back and forth and for mx flights...

the 135 "2" pilot thing is more or less a ops specs/ insurance dictated reqt. The 1900 really is not very different than the 350.


jeezzz I miss that bird






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