Mu-2

Falcon,
I don't know for certain about the Mu, but there was an automotive paint of a similar shade a few years ago and that may have been the source or inspiration - try a quick look at the paint suppliers' websites and you may find a chip (Dupont, BASF, etc.). I saw the same photos when I was doing a crawl for possible repaint ideas (the Mu -esp. the little one- never seemed to inspire much creativity).

I'm keeping this one bookmarked :isadizzy:

Rob
 
srgalahad said:
Falcon,
I don't know for certain about the Mu, but there was an automotive paint of a similar shade a few years ago and that may have been the source or inspiration - try a quick look at the paint suppliers' websites and you may find a chip (Dupont, BASF, etc.). I saw the same photos when I was doing a crawl for possible repaint ideas (the Mu -esp. the little one- never seemed to inspire much creativity). I'm keeping this one bookmarked
Rob
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Hey Rob,
Thanks for the suggestion. Sometimes the most obvious is missed completely. It may take some time, but I've already found some chip charts to look promising.

Thanks again.
 
This little rocket is growing on me - it can pretend to be an airliner, but it gets into the tightest of places, too.
One tiny gripe: when the props run down, there is a moment in the transition when the blades seem to stop, then carry on and wind down.
Otherwise it's just a pleasure, thanks to PAD for this.
 
Glad to see everyone is loving our Mits! Get used to the systems in the Solitaire, as the Marquise is coming soon! She doesnt fly like quite as much a sportscar as the Solitaire, but she certainly flies with gusto!
 
I posted a new thread in the main forum, but since no one seems to have seen it or cared enough to post a comment, I'm posting here. . . .I queried the PAD support folks via e-mail about the transparent elevator problem and Bob May responded with the possibility of a fix to come soon. Always nice to see how quickly those guys jump on a problem and get it corrected. Nice work.:applause:
 
The great folks over at PAD have corrected the transparent effect on the hor_stab/elevator when using an alpha channel for shine. I received a new mdl file via e-mail this morning. I asked for permission to post to the SOH site but they may simply post an update/fix to the PAD site so be on the lookout for that some time today. Many thanks to Bob May and the folks over at PAD for the quick resolution.:ernae:
 
Two new shots of the German owned livery found on Airliners.net. All I could find was that info and several shots in various places around Europe, to include Austria and Spain. No ownership noted however.
 
Thanks guys for your warm welcome to the MU-2. We shall be doing several variations in the near future including the Marquise ( very soon) and the Japanese Coast Guard version. Especial thanks to the poster who pointed out the missing commas in the load schedule ...

Bob May
PAD
 
bobmay said:
Thanks guys for your warm welcome to the MU-2. We shall be doing several variations in the near future including the Marquise ( very soon) and the Japanese Coast Guard version. Especial thanks to the poster who pointed out the missing commas in the load schedule ...

Bob May
PAD
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Hey Bob, Got the e-mail and look forward to the updates and fixes version once posted. Thanks again.:applause:
 
falcon409 said:
The great folks over at PAD have corrected the transparent effect on the hor_stab/elevator when using an alpha channel for shine. I received a new mdl file via e-mail this morning. I asked for permission to post to the SOH site but they may simply post an update/fix to the PAD site so be on the lookout for that some time today. Many thanks to Bob May and the folks over at PAD for the quick resolution.:ernae:
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I just checked and the current download zip file contains a new model file with a modified date of today.

The fix doesn't seem to be mentioned on the site; at least I didn't see any mention of it. It's not a separate file; just download the current file for the FS2004 version and you'll get the new model.

Hey you PAD guys - thanks for another great plane!
 
Well, this little bullet of a machine is growing on me. I have repainted the props - now wearing the "sport option" - and also experimented with the prop blur. Borrowed the prop texture from the Venzeniones Turbo Commander 690 (also, like others, now using its Garrett sounds) and renamed to "prop_TBX" which I think is an improvement, though it's hard to see in my second screenie. Just realized the AC is three blade, so will look for another good 4 blade mill to replace it with.





 
Given how challenging this aircraft can be to fly throughout its flight envelope, if we were to do a structured Training Program for the Mits, with dual instruction in the aircraft in FS2004, with a little bit of ground school here n there, would there be any interest?

We have developed a program with the assistance of real world MU-2 pilots.

Joe
 
capceo said:
Given how challenging this aircraft can be to fly throughout its flight envelope, if we were to do a structured Training Program for the Mits, with dual instruction in the aircraft in FS2004, with a little bit of ground school here n there, would there be any interest?

We have developed a program with the assistance of real world MU-2 pilots.

Joe
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Sure. It sounds very interesting and useful.
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I am finding flying her different, but from reading about the real plane and accident history, the more I think about handling her like a small business jet rather than another turboprop, particularly during the landing flight profile and the need to anticipate earlier, keep airspeeds up etc on short final, she's not that much of a handful, compared with some of the Warbirds and carrier jets I also like to fly in FS.

Haven't tried recovery after loss of an engine on takeoff yet though. :d
 
I'm like expat, I really haven't found the MU-2 to be a difficult airplane to fly at all. I've even used it in some tight places in Glacier Bay on occasion and as long as I watch the airspeed and vertical speed for any sign that my approach is going south on me, I've been able to get in and out without any trouble. The real thing might be a bit quirky as evidenced by the accident rate that's been widely published, but for the sim, I'll never be to the point of seriously thinking I needed to attend a Pilot Training Seminar to fly it.
 
I agree with Falcon, I haven't found it to be a difficult aircraft to fly. Usually when I jump into an aircraft for the first time, I spend quite sometime in the air getting to know it and it's limitations. That coupled with knowing my own limitations and the fact that I always try to stay "ahead" of the airplane, I pretty much have been able to get them up and down and walk away - as they say!!!!! :icon_lol: And as dad always told me, you never stop learning!! every time you fly, you learn something!!!

Bill
 
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