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Old 07-22-2008, 10:50 PM   #48 (permalink)
SomedayRJ
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Originally Posted by wrf2e View Post
Kinda scary having that nose cone coming right at my head and having no way to stop it. Not to mention I couldn't get the safety line tight because the lecktro has a switch that shuts off the winch once the gear is all the way on the lift ramp.
Pushback is a frightening evolution no matter how it's conducted, although I must say I have a passionate dislike of the machines that pick up the nosewheel rather than using a towbar as God intended.

In this accident, I'm ridiculously happy nobody was hurt. Now, maybe we'll see the insanity of doing engine run-ups anywhere but out at a runup pad.
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