Pushback question

[Herbert30]

Is there a way to change push back options.
In order to push back one is asked to turn off the engines and start the APU ( for the PMDG-737 )

It seems to me this is not realistic.Can anybody explain ?

Herbert30


Other then that I love this program.

[Herbert30]

My question was actually if it possible to do a push back without aircraft engines running.
I I remember well I was once in a B-737 and they did the push back with no engines running.

Herbert30

[virtuali]

My question was actually if it possible to do a push back without aircraft engines running.

If you mean, in real life, yes, but with the APU on, so you'll be able to start engines during pushback. I don't think many airports will allow to have a plane on the apron or a taxiway in order to start engines at the final pushback position, which (without an APU) would require an air starter vehicle.