BeechTalk - BT - The verdict is in.....MU-2

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Mar 2017, 00:13

Username Protected wrote:

Admittedly the high wing is awesome, I like it a lot.

Low wings have their advantages, too.

Mike C.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Mar 2017, 08:03

Username Protected wrote:

Low wings have their advantages, too.

Mike C.

False modesty or olive branch reach out doesn't become you.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Mar 2017, 08:06

Username Protected wrote:

Adam, was that you doing touch-and-gos at Bakersfield yesterday?

No, mine is getting new panel still. Unless the mechanics took it for a spin.. :bugeye:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Mar 2017, 09:29

Username Protected wrote:

False modesty or olive branch reach outs don't become you. ;)

Agreed, which is why this wasn't false.

Low wing advantages:

No ladder to fuel.
Easier to check fuel cap security.
Easier to preflight wing.
Landing gear simpler, shorter, wider stance.
Less empty weight.
Less chance of walking into prop.
Less chance of walking into engine nacelle.
Less chance fuel vent drips on you.
Easier to work on, no ladder required.
Easier to deice.

Probably some more I have forgotten...

Mike C.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Mar 2017, 15:01

Mike is clearly getting ready for his upgrade to a Conquest II or a Citation with all this low wing love.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Mar 2017, 15:17

Username Protected wrote:

Mike is clearly getting ready for his upgrade to a Conquest II or a Citation with all this low wing love.

Or SF50.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Mar 2017, 15:39

Username Protected wrote:

It's the Lone Ranger.

I like it,- as in "HI HO SILVER!"

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Mar 2017, 16:48

The MU2 looks like the progeny of a Lear 25 and C130....I like it.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 16 Mar 2017, 19:01

Username Protected wrote:

The MU2 looks like the progeny of a Lear 25 and C130....I like it.

I like to think of the MU2 as a "baby C130".

Username Protected · **Posted:** 17 Mar 2017, 12:39

Username Protected wrote:

Low wing advantages:

No ladder to fuel.
Easier to check fuel cap security...

Probably some more I have forgotten...

Mike C.

Like: less chance of getting the ladder trapped during refueling :oops:

BTDT,

George

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Aug 2018, 20:26

Added an RDR2000 to the MU2 and it displays on the IFD550. Only a 15 minute flight on the way back from shop and no real time to play with it but from what I could see it’s going to be a fantastic addition. Really excited to learn more about radar and use it on upcoming flight. Currently I’m reading Archie Trammels radar course.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Aug 2018, 20:40

Did you not have radar before?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Aug 2018, 21:48

can someone give me realistic numbers for a Marquise?

- Max realistic altitude?
- Full fuel payload?
- Full fuel range if flown at max realistic altitude?
- Fuel flow at max realistic altitude?
- Rule of thumb first hour fuel burn, and every hour after that.
- Max summer and winter speeds?

Thx

Username Protected · **Posted:** 06 Aug 2018, 22:30

Username Protected wrote:

Did you not have radar before?

It had been removed. This is my first time using on board radar.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 07 Aug 2018, 00:07

Ship’s radar is absolutely essential for tactical weather flying/transiting a line. I have the same radar in my Mits. You will find it really helps keep you out of trouble when “close-in” to storms near your departure or arrival corridor. In cruise, NEXRAD is really a better long range planning and avoidance tool. Critical addition to your plane IMO.