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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 11:07 am
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Originally Posted by DaDaDan
Exactly, "pushback" can be measured from brakes off. Doesn't mean you actually move.
I think it can also be measured as Gate pulled back. I have been on many flights where they rush to pull the gate back so they "left" on time but will sit and wait for an ATC delay at the gate or in the penalty box.
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