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Old 17th Jan 2018, 17:09
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Originally Posted by nolimitholdem
Welcome to the MU2. It's got a very small wing with a very high wing loading. In other words, it's all engine. When you cut the power it will stop flying very quickly.

A useful attribute in certain situations but it means monitoring airspeed is even more critical than in more conventional aircraft in its class, i.e. King Airs etc.
Call it what you will. Small wing. High wing load. All engine.

Blame the airplane all you want.

+/-100 knots is an epic fail.
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