Is “Reverse Taxi” approved at Envoy?
#12
Thanks for that tidbit kid, looks like the FAA has to buy off on it too...
OPSPEC C065, POWERBACK OPERATIONS WITH AIRPLANES.
A. C065 authorizes the use of powerplant reversing systems for rearward taxi operations. Before issuing C065, the POI must determine whether the operator meets requirements discussed in AC 120‑29, current edition. Airplane types (M/M/S) authorized for powerback operations must be listed in C065. Airports where powerback operations are authorized must also be listed. If the POI and/or operator determine that restrictions to powerback operations are required at certain gates or ramp areas, the restrictions must be described (adjacent to the airport name) in the “Restrictions and Limitations” column. OpSpecs worksheets provide a template for listing authorized airplanes, airports, and restrictions.
#13
I remember watching AirTran do them with the 717 all the time in ATL until around 2004.
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TBH though, IDK if the son even knows about it. Probably not one of those stories you’d be too proud to tell about.
#18
Yes it's legal and used to be common if you have the right airplane. If nobody trained you to do it, then I wouldn't waste time digging in the book for authorization because you're not going to find it. One of those things that if you have to ask...
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