MU-2 into grass field!

[AdamFrisch]

MU-2's are too cool! Here's one going into Johnson Creek in the Idaho mountains. It's a 3500ft grass field at 5000ft elevation, very smooth. I was there a few years ago in my twin Commander for the Backcountry fly-in (I was the only twin there), and we had a blast. Highly recommend the place. Such a beautiful part of America.

BTW, having done the measurements on the map when I did my takeoff there, I estimate his takeoff roll to be about 2000ft. Not bad for a 10,000lbs twin with tiny wings!

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[treadigraph]

I don't believe any have ever been registered in the UK, although I have an idea Alan Mann Aviation at Fairoaks may have been appointed distributors for a while in the 1980s (along with the Merlin and Metro). I seem to recall a couple of US registered examples parked there on several of my infrequent visits.

The prototype had Astazous slung under the wings on pylons, a rather odd configuration!

Nice looking aeroplane.

[ETOPS]

Why oh why oh why?..

Can't video operators turn their autofocus OFF :ugh:

[Tinstaafl]

The wings aren't that tiny - once flap is extended. Full span Fowler flaps add significant amount to the surface area.