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Eastern pioneered this in the early 80s, I believe.
It was policy at Eastern that only mechanics were allowed to push back airplanes. Frank Borman and Eastern management were in a heated labor dispute with the IAM. Borman was going to show Charlie Bryan and his boys that they weren't needed. Eastern then started to power back out of the gates. I heard that they even did it with a 757, but I don't know if I believe that. I know it was done with the DC-9 and 727.
I've also heard of quite a few cases of guys putting the plane on its tail by touching the brakes during a power back.
This is something that has got me thinking a long time ago.
Given the fact that Im not a pilot (Medical student) Please excuse my ignorance.
I fly a lot to the states Via DFW (AA). And around 3 years ago there was a time when on various ocations as I was waiting on my plane for our push back and start up I glanced over the window to the plane next to me and I got to see planes MD-80´s to be specific backing up on trust reverse, then they would aline themselves with the taxiway and keep taxing as normal.
I thought It was really cool seeing how it happened, since I dont get to see big airliners backing up by themselves a lot.
I was wondering if this is a common practice anywhere else?? I have to say I have not seen it anywhere else done and it was the last time I saw it done to (3 years ago). Do any of you guys get to use trust reverse on the ground for taxing purpuses??'..
Have done powerbacks once or twice at TWA in 727's.
The gospel rule was never...ever...touch the brakes during a powerback.
So, what happens, if you touch the brakes while "powerbacking?"
So, what happens, if you touch the brakes while "powerbacking?"
There is a very good chance the airplane would "sit" on its tail.
Seriously?
Stop.
Think about it for a few minutes.
Get back to us.
-mini
So, what happens, if you touch the brakes while "powerbacking?"
Seriously?
Stop.
Think about it for a few minutes.
Get back to us.
-mini
It sure can, and I've done it. Bar-Ten in the Grand Canon, with a full load of pax. Slide the windows down and stick your head out. You can see behind you just fine, and it takes very little power.
We had to do it @ monument valley also when there were too many A/C @ the end.
Apology accepted.First of all, let me apologize for having the simple ordacity to ask a question on a message board of all things.
Saabs and E-110's backup well too
Brasillias do it too, but you have no proof, no one saw it....
Brasillias do it too, but you have no proof, no one saw it....
I'd like to throw an "out there" kind of question. Could an aircraft fly backwards?
Fo4ever's pimp, bro.
His Mad Dog has spinnerz on the mains.
Captain Skipperlicious.
Or Beech 1900s. And no, light usage of beta WILL NOT blast the marshaller with snow while parking.