Originally Posted by
Avroman
What is so horrible about starting the right engine at the gate there when it works everywhere else?
The first excuse was the airport authority would not allow it, but that appears to not be the case.
Now the excuse is pushing back with a tow bar may put the pushback operator too close to a spinning prop while turning. Understandable, so Mesaba needs to get some sleds out there and train the LGA ground guys to use them.