Originally Posted by
srodr
I saw a first yesterday on a flight out of BWI. The pilot used thrust reversers to back out of the gate. I don't usually pay attention to how we're backing out, but I was wondering why the engines were running up so high right next to the building...then we just backed out. Anyone else ever seen this?
Those were badass days when pilots did that the Douglas aircraft were and still are pretty cool .... this feature and option stopped being used due to fuel costs.
I use to see this all the time but you hardly ever see it any more