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.

 

[SkykingC310]

I think the most critical time period is between liftoff and say 4000 AGL. I would suggest not climbing like a rocket, although it's capable, cuz if you lose one in that block of altitude with a high AOA, it will take every bit of concentration and skill to keep that plane right side up. Be sure to brief each and every takeoff and know who's gonna do what if something goes wrong. Do not get complacent, you can't afford to. Engine failures at altitude don't seem as big a deal, but the takeoff portion of each flight in an MU-2 is risky.

 

[big_al]

maybe this might help

http://www.ainonline.com/Issues/03_06/0306_mu2_32.htm

 

[Say Again Over]

According to the FAA’s statistics, the MU-2’s accident rate is not as high as that of some other freighter turboprops such as the Swearingen Metro, Embraer Bandeirante and Beech 99.
by Matt Thurber March 2006, Aviation Intl., News

Amazing when the real facts come out.

 

[Say Again Over]

but the takeoff portion of each flight in an MU-2 is risky. by SkyKing

Ya, when your flying!

 

[ACT700]

I think the most critical time period is between liftoff and say 4000 AGL. I would suggest not climbing like a rocket, although it's capable, cuz if you lose one in that block of altitude with a high AOA, it will take every bit of concentration and skill to keep that plane right side up. Be sure to brief each and every takeoff and know who's gonna do what if something goes wrong. Do not get complacent, you can't afford to. Engine failures at altitude don't seem as big a deal, but the takeoff portion of each flight in an MU-2 is risky.

Common mate, did you think before you wrote that?! Good thing you put "I think" in front of that statement...try taking off one 0.

The part about complacency I agree with; however, I've lost a bunch of friends in other airplanes (than the MU2) because they got complacent.


As far as manuals go, you will get them if you go to training-no need to buy them, as they are part of the course.

Be careful about the babysitting part: like someone said before, have a clear understanding on whose in charge and when.

With the proper training, and about 100 hours or so in type, you'll be fine.

 

[mitsdriver]

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

This girl whom I once dated is a real screamer too...

 

[ACT700]

This girl whom I once dated is a real screamer too...

I think I know her--you're right, she does sound a bit like a dash 10!

 

[Clyde]

According to the FAA’s statistics, the MU-2’s accident rate is not as high as that of some other freighter turboprops such as the Swearingen Metro, Embraer Bandeirante and Beech 99.
by Matt Thurber March 2006, Aviation Intl., News

SAO,

I am no way trying to discredit your post, but I do have a sincere point I want to address. I would be interested in knowing how many MU-2's are out there flying freight compared to the number of Metro's, Bandeirante's and Beech 99's.

The accident rate among MU-2's might be lower, but proportionally speaking could be very much higher if there aren't as many MU-2's flying around compared to other types of turboprops.

Anyways, just a thought.

 

[ACT700]

SAO,

I am no way trying to discredit your post, but I do have a sincere point I want to address. I would be interested in knowing how many MU-2's are out there flying freight compared to the number of Metro's, Bandeirante's and Beech 99's.

The accident rate among MU-2's might be lower, but proportionally speaking could be very much higher if there aren't as many MU-2's flying around compared to other types of turboprops.

Anyways, just a thought.

If you look at it the way you just said, you may be right. But it is based on flying hours: you know, accidents per 100,000 hours, or something like it.

 

[launchn]

SAO,

I am no way trying to discredit your post, but I do have a sincere point I want to address. I would be interested in knowing how many MU-2's are out there flying freight compared to the number of Metro's, Bandeirante's and Beech 99's.

The accident rate among MU-2's might be lower, but proportionally speaking could be very much higher if there aren't as many MU-2's flying around compared to other types of turboprops.

Anyways, just a thought.

The FAA report statistics shows "the rate of part 135 fatal accidents for twin turboprop aircraft compared to total U.S. registered aircraft of each type."

Beech King Air .002
Piper Cheyenne .006
Cessna Conquest .009
Beech 1900 .015
MU-2B .031
Swearingen SA 226/227 .038
Beech 99 .058
Embraer 110 .075


So what we are looking at are specific to only 135 ops, and fatal accidents of a type based on how many of that type are registered.