Newbe to the MU-2.

[MerlinIVC]

Hi, possible job babysitting owner in mu-2b-40, If anyone can give me some tips about the airplane and its flying characteristics prior to going to school it would be great. I am also looking to buy any mu2 books checklists etc. Thank-you all very much!!!!!

 

[atlcrashpad]

MU2? If you don't have experience in it already, you're asking for trouble. That is a Screamin Rocketship. Better be on your game if an emergency comes up. Good Luck.

 

[KeroseneSnorter]

If you were the one flying it I would say no problem with the proper training. However you mentioned babysitting the owner. I would have to think long and hard about that, the MU-2 is not a novice's airplane. It can do some nasty things if not flown properly, especially if you are dealing with engine problems etc.

I guess it depends on who you are babysitting, however if you have zero time in it, and they are looking to you to do the babysitting, that leads me to believe that the owner falls in the "has no business flying an MU-2" catagory.

The MU-2 is unforgiving of mistakes, in certian situations (engine failure etc) you may be in a case where you get one shot at getting it right, trying to deal with a problem AND fix what mister owner pilot screwed up at the initial failure point may be asking for trouble.

Having said that, it is a fast fun airplane.

 

[MerlinIVC]

Thank-you

Thank you for all your replies.

 

[Bringupthebird]

Make sure you both understand who's calling the shots.

 

[NorthShore]

Theres still that job at burger world.

Might not pay as much, but at least you have a better chance of getting home at night.

 

[Say Again Over]

This is not an airplane to "babysit" on, you need professional training on this aircraft, I agree with Flav o Flav.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

If it has the -10's it's a real screamer (it's a screamer with anything i guess)

Too bad it rolls on its back faster than a needy crack ho'

All i can say, make an effort to accelerate before climbing at too high a pitch.
Airspeed is our friend.

CE

 

[Say Again Over]

LOL :laugh: :laugh:

 

[Menya]

You don't babysit anybody in an MU-2. You train the person and set him loose and you go on your own way. Apparently you are in no position to do that. Find out if he knows of Reese Howell in Smyrna and why he can't go there and get it over with. It would be interesting to know the answer.