Way to go James! Jet Elite...

Peace,
Don

Jet Elite indeed!

Congrats! And wow the idle fuel flows are making me realize I’m not quite ready for a jet!

I should be finished with my MU-2 SFAR training in the morning too! Instructor is absolutely a nice character and knows pretty much everything about the MU-2. The MU-2 is a lot of fun to fly and is a delightful challenge. It's a visceral airplane to fly and for my present mission, it's speedy enough and the fuel burn is very pleasant. The airplane doesn't have any bad habits and goes exactly where you point it. MU-2 is industrial grade quality. If you like well built machines, anyone can appreciate a Mitsubishi (airplane, car not so much!) Citation is easier to fly and definitely requires different skills and awareness to operate safely.

HOT section is done on the Jame's 501's right side. Fortunately, no hangar neighbors were around tonight while running it up at full power to check power and temps this evening. I'm taking to service center to get the air conditioner tuned up and our MU-2/501SP swap should be completed!

1400 lbs/hr off scale on the left, 155 lbs/hr on the right?

Hmm.

Mike C.

1400 lbs/hr off scale on the left, 155 lbs/hr on the right?

Hmm.

Mike C.

Recommend you get some sim time soon after you complete your in airplane initial. Given the proximity of Simcom in Orlando, there's no excuse not to get some sim time and practice those things that are not safe to do in the actual airplane. In my view, you aren't truly ready for emergencies until after you have had some sim time.


It has a very good combination of speed, reliability, efficiency, and capability.

Mike C.

This is a statement I would expect to hear about a Cherokee 6. Give me an example of a turboprop that does have a bad habit? Just trying to put it in context. The MU2 doesn’t have bad habits like the....?

What qualifies as a bad habit is subjective, of course.

An example might be TBM torque roll when slow.

Or King Air power lever roll back on takeoff (was some thread about that recently).

The MU2 isn't perfect, it has its share of faults, too, but it does what Tarver says, it goes where it is pointed. Be sure you point it the right direction.

One bad habit I'd nominate for the MU2 is lack of landing finesse for the short body versions. Wheels too far back, hard to set it down nicely. There is absolutely no ambiguity in the transition between air and ground in an MU2, in either direction. Navy pilots will feel right at home.

Every type has its quirks. You learn what they are and then they are no problem.

Mike C.

What qualifies as a bad habit is subjective, of course.

An example might be TBM torque roll when slow.

Or King Air power lever roll back on takeoff (was some thread about that recently).

The MU2 isn't perfect, it has its share of faults, too, but it does what Tarver says, it goes where it is pointed. Be sure you point it the right direction.

One bad habit I'd nominate for the MU2 is lack of landing finesse for the short body versions. Wheels too far back, hard to set it down nicely. There is absolutely no ambiguity in the transition between air and ground in an MU2, in either direction. Navy pilots will feel right at home.

Every type has its quirks. You learn what they are and then they are no problem.

Mike C.

Perhaps, I'd like to think it is more the plane does the unexpected, even if that is consistent, because the plane is different than "normal".

"Habit" implies consistency.

Mike C.

Perhaps, I'd like to think it is more the plane does the unexpected, even if that is consistent, because the plane is different than "normal".

"Habit" implies consistency.

Mike C.

the range and speed. hard to beat SP. Love Proline but agree re Garmin. Wondered what the market was pricewise.

Thanks

You are a fountain of knowledge.

SFAR finished up yesterday. I am DEFINITELY going to SimCom to practice emergencies. I also am now a religious checklist user which I have never been before. There are too many buttons and levers to forget on a turboprop vs a jet. This experience has made me a better, more well rounded pilot. I picked up a buddy's 501SP after dropping off Jame's plane so I have a 501 sitting in my hangar to "dry lease" in exchange for hangar rent. Perhaps the Mits and Citation mated last night?

What qualifies as a bad habit is subjective, of course.

An example might be TBM torque roll when slow.

Or King Air power lever roll back on takeoff (was some thread about that recently).

The MU2 isn't perfect, it has its share of faults, too, but it does what Tarver says, it goes where it is pointed. Be sure you point it the right direction.

One bad habit I'd nominate for the MU2 is lack of landing finesse for the short body versions. Wheels too far back, hard to set it down nicely. There is absolutely no ambiguity in the transition between air and ground in an MU2, in either direction. Navy pilots will feel right at home.

Every type has its quirks. You learn what they are and then they are no problem.

Mike C.