The Mitusbishi MU-2
Performance, Safety, Reliability and Value

2012 MU-2 PROP (Pilot's Review of Proficiency) Seminar

The 2012 PROP schedule is out and registration is open. Seminars will take place in:

Dallas TX (30-31 Mar)
Orlando FL (13-14 Apr)
Reno NV (04-05 May)
Columbus OH (18-19 May)

For details on PROP or to register, follow this link.

From Controversy to Rebirth -- The Growing Enthusiasm

The MU-2 has emerged from controversy to rebirth as a highly desirable turboprop.  This is largely a result of its now being operated by responsible Part 91 and 135 owner/pilots embracing standardized training, high maintenance standards and disciplined flying.  The MU-2 has always had Very Light Jet (VLJ) performance and operating economy but, as contrasted to VLJ's, is available today with proven systems and over 1000 pounds of full fuel payload.  It has been over twenty years since the last MU-2 was produced, but it remains the standard in performance and reliability among turboprops.  MItsubish Heavy Industries has been consistently recognized as providing outstanding support to the MU-2 fleet.

The historical combination of inadequate training, challenging missions, poor maintenance and undisciplined flying resulted in a number of accidents that have been fully leveraged by attorneys and self-appointed "experts" (who have never flown the MU-2) to line their own pockets.  The FAA responded to "questions" surrounding the MU-2 by enacting aircraft-specific regulations to pilot training and maintenance.  The new regulatory structure is welcomed by the current generation of owner/operators adn the manufacturer who see additional safety and value as a result of the SFAR (Special FAR) and related regulations.

Mitsubishi does it again, taking top honors in AIN's Product Suppor Survey!
Read the full survey here.