today I have noticed how fast the pushback really is in reality, compared to the snail pushing the simulated planes backwards:
There should be a second gear added to the pushback trucks to speed up things a little bit
To be honest I have done a Terminal Gate start only once, but the pushback was so incredible slow that I thought “wow this will probably take ten minutes just to rotate the Airbus for 180° to orientate her nose to the taxiway”.
A little bit speeding up the pushback, adding a second gear, would be really cool!
Feature Request: if pushback when PB is “ON”:
-Sound of tires squealing against tarmac.
or
-Ramp attendant holding up sign that says “Release Parking Brake, pleeeeeze”
Er, sorry, but I don’t wanna see wing-walkers being forced to run.
For me the regular speed seems pretty fine when I compare it to videos like this:
Keep in mind that normally (especially on tight gates) ground personal is walking next to the aircraft to monitor the pushback process, so speed is around 3 to 5 mph.
To be fair, I think the built in pushback is fine for what it isand to be accessible for all users as a default, but if you want there is a pushback toolbar (free add on), that you can controll the speed, and direction using the rudder pedals if you need more control. It even simulates the whoel process, including the lift up, and the conversations between the tug and you!
