Marcq Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 How do they do that? And can you do this in DCS? Marc..
Harpoon Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 they reverse the direction that the thrust of the engine directs itself to, and yes, it's a pretty noticeable feature of the DCS AJS-37. If you want to talk to anyone about anything personal, send it to their PM box. Interpersonal drama and ad hominem rebuttal are things that do not belong on a thread viewed by the public. One thing i have to point out... naming a thread.. "OK, so" is as useful as tits on a bull.
Marcq Posted December 3, 2017 Author Posted December 3, 2017 they reverse the direction that the thrust of the engine directs itself to, and yes, it's a pretty noticeable feature of the DCS AJS-37. Well!! Learn some everyday. Is there many planes that can do that ? Marc..
Xenovia Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Well!! Learn some everyday. Is there many planes that can do that ? Marc.. Aside from Airliners, no. Edited December 4, 2017 by Xenovia [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Goblin Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 The JAS 39 Gripen doesn’t have thrust reversion, and can’t reverse on ground. The Panavia Tornado has thrust reversers, but I don’t know if it can taxi in reverse. Many airliners can reverse on ground, and do ”power back” from gate, in stead of ”push back”.
Kayos Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 The JAS 39 Gripen doesn’t have thrust reversion, and can’t reverse on ground. The Panavia Tornado has thrust reversers, but I don’t know if it can taxi in reverse. Many airliners can reverse on ground, and do ”power back” from gate, in stead of ”push back”. They never "power back" from a gate and would get in shit if they ever did, even though they can. (I worked at airports for years) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Marcq Posted December 3, 2017 Author Posted December 3, 2017 Interesting!! But what was the purpose for the Viggen/Gripen to be able to do that ? Marc..
Volator Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 Don't know at which airports you worked at, but powerback is still being used without any problems. Mainly on MD80, 727 type planes because they are less prone to ingest any debris due to the high mounted engines. That is an absolute non-standard procedure and very rarely seen, only in special circumstances. Too much noise, flying debris and yes, the problem of FOD, even with the types you mentioned. 1./JG71 "Richthofen" - Seven Eleven
Weegie Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 You forgot the AV-8B It also has thrust reverse by angling the nozzles back, although it is more delicate than the Viggen & can get you in trouble a lot quicker
Airbusdriver Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 Flew to Prag last week. As we were getting ready to push we acually heard another airplane calling up requesting a powerback. I guess it was a turboprop on a remote stand without a terminalbuilding in front.
Goblin Posted December 3, 2017 Posted December 3, 2017 They never "power back" from a gate and would get in shit if they ever did, even though they can. (I worked at airports for years) It differs a lot depending on airline and airport. Some don’t allow it, some do. It’s actually not that uncommon. (I have worked in cockpits for years)
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