Why the FAA Almost Banned This Plane: The Mitsubishi MU-2 Story

Why the FAA Almost Banned This Plane: The Mitsubishi MU-2 Story

The Mitsubishi MU-2 is one of the most controversial turboprops ever built.
Fast, efficient, and unconventional — it was beloved by some and feared by
others. So what made experienced pilots nervous? And is it actually dangerous,
or just deeply misunderstood?

In this video, we cover the full story — from post-war Japan to the FAA's
landmark SFAR 108 regulation — and why a dedicated community of pilots still
swear by this machine today.

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