Author Topic: Pushback for tail-draggers  (Read 2837 times)

DMdoc

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Pushback for tail-draggers
« on: February 25, 2018, 03:18:19 pm »
I have a favorite DC-3 that I fly on short-hop flights (such as KCHS to KMYR). When I use GSX's pushback tugs, I find that they approach from the front, end up under the body of the aircraft & engage with the tail-wheel, which doesn't seem to be prototypical. So I've given up on using GSX for pushback on tail-draggers, and instead use the shift-P function.

Does anyone have information on how the real DC-3s backed away from the gate? And, can GSX mimic the real method?

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Re: Pushback for tail-draggers
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2018, 01:49:51 pm »
Yes, taildraggers are not supported by GSX pushback. We'll try to keep it in mind for future upgrades.

Dave_YVR

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Re: Pushback for tail-draggers
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2018, 06:26:25 pm »
 DC3's didn't use gates, nor did they push back.

elmucki

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Re: Pushback for tail-draggers
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2018, 04:07:36 pm »
DC3's never pull up to a typical gate. They are usually found on Aprons or remote parking spaces.