Mitsubishi Mu-2
 

Is any Mu-2 operate in Europe?I am looking for info and any advice,thanks

One in Southern Italy, I think. Either Reggio Calabria or Bari.

PZ :cool:

A few appear to be active in Sweden

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Have seen D-IAHT a few days ago in EBCI, flying to Germany.

An Mu-2 used to fly into Fairoaks (EGTF) a few years ago based in Jersey or Guernsey N973BB if I remember correctly.

Mitsubishi Mu2
 

I am looking for buy Mu2 to operate in Europa.I didnt see many flying in Europe,what is the reason?
I have 1200 meters grass runway,can I use Mu2?

Noise (lots of). Maintenace facilites (lack thereof). Type Rating Examiners (lack thereof).

1200m grass
Can I use it, sure you can
Make sure you have a GoPro camera fitted
We would all be interested in how you go especially when it's wet
Hasn't seemed to work for any body else

Mu-2 grass
 

Thanks for that video of an MU 2 landing and taking off utilising a grass runway. I think that proves a point.

This aircraft has a reputation for being a bit of an axe murderer at low speeds doesn't it?

Not really, but it is a "different" airframe, and requires a type rating (as What Next mentions).

Primarily because to get a high cruise speed AND a low landing speed, it has

- a relative narrow, high-aspect-ratio wing (like ATR or Q400).
- with large, full-width, double-slotted flaps (airliner style). With roll control through spoilers only (no ailerons).

If you are slow and lose power, you CANNOT raise the flaps to reduce drag - low-speed flight is absolutely dependent on the extra flap lift. You've got to lower the nose to maintain speed.

So it requires unlearning instincts learned in other aircraft of about the same size and cost, or if moving up from smaller planes - thus the (only very recent in the U.S.) requirement for a type rating and special currency requirements.

Also like the ATR, the narrow wing makes it a bit of an "ice-pig."

Pattern is Full,

The U.S. does not require a type rating for the MU-2, but enacted a special regulation with significant training requirements, especially for recurrent training.

it has trimmer ailerons! ;-)

I flew an Mu2j out of a 2500' paved strip. Landing was not too bad, but takeoff was very demanding.

So, good luck. Get proficient and stay proficient and don't expect to make book figures. I shut one down at altitude for a feather system check and could not maintain altitude as advertised in th ePOH.

So, the MU2 is cheap FOR A REASON!

MU-2 : Probably the best and safest light twin turboprop aircraft.

http://youtu.be/bAfwo0G7ur8

Though, pilots need to learn the differences and know how to handle her.

Um, yeah - perhaps.
The 'Rice Rocket', as we called it here, was misunderstood.

I refused to get into one, myself.
A couple of mates had big frights in those - particularly due to icing.

Mika Hakkinen (ex F1 driver) owned one once which used to appear at Fairoaks. The runway is paved, 813m and the Mu2s had no problems with it.

Who cares how it handles on a short paved strip, most aircraft will handle this ok
The question asked refers to a 1200m grass strip, in Europe I assume
Long grass, short grass, soft surface ect ect will be a different challenge

Most pilots know little about the MU-2. Aircraft has big fat tires and a sturdy landing gear designed for grass, dirt, gravel and otherwise unprepared strips. Where most turboprops cannot operate.:ok:

Avi. Best and safest light twin around -
Yep that probably explains why they are so popular and in such numbers, there everywhere