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Mar 4, 2012 | 10:58 am

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Originally Posted by CLTmech

and the possibility of a tail stand when applying the brakes while rolling backwards (tip: completely close the T/Rs before lightly tapping the brakes).

I thought the proceudre was to apply forward thrust and get the a/c rolling forward before applying brakes. My only experience I can remember is AA MD-80s as DFW.

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