Can planes REVERSE out of the GATE? POWERBACK procedure explained by CAPTAIN JOE

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Dear friends and followers, welcome back to my channel! Today we’ll be looking at the famous „Powerback procedure“, with which pilots use reverse thrust to back out of their gate position.
Powerback is used by aircraft to move backwards on the ground using the power of their engines along with the aircraft's thrust reversal.In Europe, only propeller aircraft tend to use powerbacks as a means of reversing, while in the United States some larger jet aircraft also perform powerbacks.
While many aircraft are physically capable of performing powerbacks, many companies impose restrictions on the practice, mainly due to the risk of FOD (foreign object damage) from debris propelled into the air. This problem is magnified even more with planes having wing-mounted engines, as their proximity to the ground can exacerbate debris ingestion if powerbacks are used. Small metal objects are particularly dangerous as they can be propelled into terminal windows, employees on the ground or even the aircraft itself. Applying the brakes when backing up also has the potential to cause a tailstrike.
During the 1980s, many aircraft with aft-mounted engines, such as DC-9s, Boeing 727s, and MD-80s used powerbacks to reduce the number of ground personnel required. For example, Northwest Airlines' fleet of DC-9 aircraft used powerback operations at certain airports, but discontinued the practice in 2005 citing the need to conserve fuel. KLM also avoids using the procedure for the same reasons, noting that powerbacks cause extra wear on the engines.
In addition, in the United States, restrictions on powerbacks are enforced by the FAA, and the local aviation officials. Only certain gates at certain airports are approved for powerbacks, and are usually placarded as such. Many airlines impose stricter safety procedures for powerbacks, which often include disallowing a powerback under certain environmental conditions, such as rain or snow.[5]
It is sometimes mandatory to powerback for take-off. In Grand Case Airport (official name L'Espérance Airport, French part of Saint-Martin island) the runway can be used only by ATR-42 and ATR-72 after a powerback to get its full length available.
But see more within the video!
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[@avslav6132]

7:01 we pay whole runway, we use whole runway

[@ishaan-stopmotionandgaming3100]

Of course we do! We don’t care as long as our money did not go to nothing!

[@EKC2024]

Scraping the edge

[@princeplayz4148]

Speaks nothing but the truth

[@notavailable9279]

He probably said Ryanair because of their hard landings

[@-cryogena9290]

Newsuperwolf he did if you listened closely you could hear him pronouncing R and the letter y

[@MrPomelo555]

I think that’s what he said too and I suspect Joe has been snobbing Mentour Pilot just because he flies for Ryanair. Shame on you if that’s the case, Joe!

[@kanhatiwari8632]

Pomelo 55 no sir that’s not the case. It’s because they once turned on the reversers mid air 😂

[@pedrolopes3542]

Ryanair is the asshole of aviation. Unfortunately, they are the ones that operate direct flights between secondary airports in Europe, so they are convenient to use.

[@kanhatiwari8632]

@J G even I didn't believe it at first then I saw the video .look it up it's on KZbin. It was during landing

[@jackielinde7568]

7:03 - "It's a great technique, unless you work for BEEEEEP!" I'm going to place my bet and say it's "Ryanair".

[@charlieforshaw]

Jack Linde agreed, mentour pilot will be angry

[@Me37368]

C 1 dose Mentour work for Ryanair?

[@misaaFPS]

Nope Captain Joe himself denied it.

[@cameronb9159]

Normal pilot: *lands on landing gear* Ryanair pilot: *lands on engine*

[@sophiapatel6315]

LOL

[@tomwilting3486]

Hahah

[@dailysandwich4838]

Dafuq you talking about? Their landings are the same as all other airlines like airbaltic, norwegian arlines, wizz air, air france... etc

[@user-fn1xm3pq6t]

If that was true, Ryanair would be bankrupt by now.

[@dailysandwich4838]

@@user-fn1xm3pq6t if somone r/wooshes you just tell them this isnt reddit

[@alvarocifuentes6745]

That´s been out of protocol since 1984 sir -AirGroundPound69

[@noah6708]

Alvaro Cifuentes sir I think you mean Groundpound69

[@alvarocifuentes6745]

That's true

[@-cryogena9290]

It’s been out of protocol since the 1984 you can Alt+F4

[@ieurau-8583]

GroundCrewProud 69*

[@alvarocifuentes6745]

@@-cryogena9290 Negative sir, I will proceed to spawn in a hot air ballon doing 600kt

[@United-ro4bt]

Russian pilots do it all the time

[@cancelanime1507]

LOL

[@aarongy8529]

Powerback, reverse in air. Russians rock this 😄

[@alex576_]

@@aarongy8529 I died :))))))))

[@juliet.echo.aviation8166]

We paid reverse thrust , we use reverse thrust

[@kenhurley4441]

You know why the "Russian" pilots do it all the time? Cause they're in a "hurry" and rushing their flight! Okay I get an "F" for joke telling!

[@youtakel7708]

2:05 "Using a forklift or a tow truck" *Shows a car vs tow truck*

[@PilotBlogDenys]

I was making power backs on ATR42/72 sometimes the propeller blades had being hit with small stones and small particles from the apron surface.

[@arab7560]

Captain Joe is probably the best aviation youtube channel

[@matyasperner7207]

Not only probably, he really is

[@user-ob3vw7uw5f]

tell him to bring me my money and also the best Ryanair promoter

[@VsukraM]

He's definitely

[@StefanZgardan]

Him and Mentour Pilot are the 2 best aviation channels, I can't choose between the two.

[@____tyrael_______3437]

Check out our Polish Captain at "Turbulencja" channel :)

[@jimkreiling9166]

I was an airport supervisor for Eastern Airlines in the early/mid 80's. We used power backs often at many airports for a few years. It was neat to be in front of the aircraft and giving instructions using the orange wands to direct a pilot in performing a power back .

[@PilotBlogDenys]

Unless you fly for Rynair! Nailed it !haha

[@Macavellic]

Some airports have noise or operational restrictions for the use of powerback as well.

[@prknox]

I experienced a powerback as a passenger 30 years ago in a 727-200 at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. good video explaining this keep up the good work Joe!

[@spliceoncharlie]

Thanks Captain Joe. Implementing reverse thrust policy to back away from the table before I overstuff myself to help with the diet.

[@anonymxs._7570]

I love how you adapt the intro sound to each topic you discuss.

[@CNder77]

Went on a plane for first time and because of you and your videos I felt better about going. Thanks for being the awesome pilot you are and making these videos:) Thank you

[@flixfr8896]

Joe i saw your story on instagram that you visited Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia.I hope you have a great time in Malaysia.Terima Kasih (Thank you in Malay) for answering this question.

[@iposhi2Videos]

Terimakasih is also bahasa Indonesia

[@flixfr8896]

@@iposhi2Videos Yup.My mother is from Indonesia too

[@Properbellend]

Scrubs I know. She stinks.

[@eeevoo]

7:07 That's a Ryanair for sure Xd

[@alfiestrains2595]

Yep

[@ismailhassan1234]

I literally recognised that straight away. #mentour pilot is taking offense

[@FirstnameLastname-be8pn]

ismail hassan mentor flys for RyanAir?

[@jur4x]

@@FirstnameLastname-be8pn yes, but he kinda hides it (well neither confirms nor denies), so that he isn't considered spokesperson for the airline.

[@alexverdigris9939]

@@jur4x How do you know, if he neither confirms nor denies it?

[@SeanChay]

So far I have no question. But one thing I do want to praise Captain Joe is, your attitude of 'a good pilot is always learning' is always applaudable! Keep it up! Almost a year for being one of your subscribers!

[@wayneeverett8357]

Without watching the video ( yet ) , YES you can power back out of the gate ! In the C-130, we backed up on the ramp AND the runway, all the time . Sight unseen, great video ! At 0:13 sec, THAT is a C-130 !! Too Cool !!

[@kilo_alpha_sierra]

whenever I watch your video, I remember landing in Munich Airport.

[@privskorp.9865]

THIS IS MY NORMAL PROCEDURE IN XPLANE, THE OWN PUSHBACK

[@ekcaptainlumbi7858]

SK D 😂😂😂👍🏻

[@JoshuaPenaranda]

SK D Download the BetterPushback plug-in :)

[@NipapornP]

@@JoshuaPenaranda Only half the fun!

[@scarlettzhu2702]

get the A350 is the pushback is automated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gfrewqpoiu]

There's a key combo that you can press to have your airplane reversed out of the stand like you would be using a Pushback Truck.

[@bobbycv64]

The video was great, I mention on another video my Father use to work for the OLD Frontier Airlines when they had the 727, 737-100, 200's and they would do powerbacks all the time because of what you said, some of the airports had no Ground Support Equipment, e.g. Scottbluff, Grand Island Nebraska. I always wondered, why don't they continue with this and FINALLY, YOU ANSWERED MY DECADES OLD QUESTION. Makes sense now, primarily FOD.

[@JordanHourGlassDJ]

@2:38 Thanks for putting a clip of the High Rollers 130's from the Nevada Air National Guard in the video!! (Video from the Truckee air show) Reno born and raised!!!

[@caesarcch3879]

7:08 He said ryanair. For those who just started watching this channel it's a recurring joke that ryanair is trash.

[@prestonang8216]

Caesar cch I mean, it is

[@reason4being]

Our planes are not trash...thank you very much

[@flywithcaptainjoe]

R. Ryan Heath your planes are actually really good! I have nothing against your airline! Travelled to England with you guys a couple of times! All good😉

[@arnilsso]

@@reason4being The planes might be good. The workers condition and salary might be a diffrent matter

[@prestonang8216]

R. Ryan Heath Your planes are 737s, which are fantastic. However, your pilots are trash.

[@tmanhighlights5575]

Can you make a video about the educational requirements needed to become a pilot in high school/college. I'm only 14 but trying to become a pilot

[@hadzr5446]

Physics, math and English. And any 2. C marks for Malaysia Igcse O level

[@oppotato5440]

Mohamed Fathey same only 14 but want to be a pilot i love the a320 can you check out the vid on my channel of me flying the sim

[@ekcaptainlumbi7858]

Lol I‘m 14 and want to become a Pilot as well😅

[@Andyb2379]

Do well at school & don’t get distracted by girls

[@llathem2212]

Physics, math, geometry and English. Chemistry too. Start young! Good luck.

[@malachi1947]

im new to this channel and im learning new things from this channel im working and studying hard to become a pilot im 15 years and im confident

[@ahmedhamza2691]

I actually learn something new every time I open one of his videos

[@simontoman8334]

7:08 Made my Day 😂😂😂

[@daanbreur]

what did he say though? xD

[@bjk03_62]

@@daanbreur I Think ryanair

[@pilotsam004]

Can you make a video about the runaway length with planes

[@obviousness8113]

Captain Joe ist so freundlich und sympathisch!

[@shreeshashastry4713]

This was my all time doubt and as always Joe explained in such a way anyone can understand. Thanks Captain Joe

[@imsle]

- It is Joe - Joe who? - Joe captain speaking 😎

[@ABIAviation]

Lol

[@shaymccarthy4868]

Plane: reverses out of gate Me: wait that's illegal

[@subratabn]

Loved it. This is possibly one of your best videos. Thank you.

[@Nyck461]

Graet video Joe. I am not pilot and no even into aviation but I love the way that airplanes work.

[@adamp.3739]

Could I ask you to do a sort of video where you competed against against another KZbinr pilot, except although last time was you v. DutchPilotGirl, this time it's you v. Mentour Pilot?

[@supermemegenerator267]

7:03 russian pilots:we paid hole runway we use hole runway

[@tomarmstrong4761]

I first encountered "backing out of a gate" on a DC-9 variant when I changed planes in Memphis a few decades ago. I'm sure that CG would be a factor in how the decision would be made, and I'm also sure that most airlines would prefer a tug push out over standing one on its tail. As a former ramp rat for UPS, I was familiar with the usual marshalling signals. The one for "back out of the stall onto the ramp" was new to me at the time, but made perfect sense.

[@lukaositashvili3163]

Joe you are my inspiration to become a pilot, you showed me so much And gave me so many tips. Thank you for al that. Without you this dream would never be here.

[@A10810]

6:02 is at Adelaide airport!

[@AlonsoRules]

one of my videos yay

[@A10810]

@@AlonsoRules really? I'll have to go check out your channel!

[@A10810]

@epiclolyay you'd be surprised at how long it took me to realise that.

[@haggisfartsplays9169]

Ok.....

[@1234notorious]

“That’s been out of protocol since the 80s sir, you can go ahead and ALT+F4” - AFP95 Circa 2017

[@dice7740]

hey Joe just want to say merry chirstmas and a happy new year may there be a lot of joy your way and have a nice day (cant wait for the new video)

[@FriendlyMarmot]

This was a fun one for me, it had me laughing and I feel validated now. I had no idea until today that this was actually approved in some cases, and that all these maneuvers happen in the real world under the right conditions. In my flight simming, I've forgotten to enable pushback add-ons etc. and had to back myself out of the gate with reversers, or do a 3-point turn, or back up to get the full runway length etc. and I felt like I was cheating or doing something unsafe. No longer! :D I can see how it would be the safest option sometimes too.

[@jackielinde7568]

Airforceproud95 had a video of him doing a powerback because he was on one of the realism servers and they didn't provide him a pushback truck. He got so much flack for his "Russian flight technique." Or course, he was cleared for pushback, but they didn't say powerback. Don't remember what he was flying. May have been a 747. All I remembered was it was FedEx livery and they were flying inbound to the Memphis Fedex hub.

[@sherifbatawy]

Used to do that in MS Flight Simulator 2004 all the time

[@opsman56]

Hello Capt. Joe! AA used this procedure all the time at KDFW. It’s been quite a few years ago since I have seen it. Cheers from KSFO

[@KingofCurvesofficial]

You make it soooooo easy to understand everything about planes!

[@decieci]

FSX players: "Yes"

[@niyu45]

Hello joe.. your big fan following you from Hyderabad india 🇮🇳.. 😃🙏

[@RDCST]

He rather like turbofan.

[@JohnJohn-ts6ux]

🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕🖕

[@hariharan8880]

@@JohnJohn-ts6ux Yourself

[@KnedlikMCPE]

I’m glad you used ČSA footage. Thanks bro!

[@seanwhite7532]

I've seen a couple MD-80s do it but thier engines are up high. And Herks do it all the time!

[@llathem2212]

I used to love those. Thx for the trip down memory lane. Yep, I remember that.

[@timsmith2525]

I saw several MD-80s powering back in Houston in 1999.

[@seanwhite7532]

@@llathem2212 which ones?

[@llathem2212]

Sean White I used to live in CT in the 90s and was dating a guy in Ft Lauderdale, FL. I was in graduate school, so I couldn’t move. We took turns flying about every 3 weeks. Usually they were MD-80s. Short flight, about 2.5 hrs. And I could drive to LaGuardia in 45 minutes and zip thru security back then. His brother was a pilot on US Air. More then once he was the pilot. Go figure. So I got to be in the jump seat for part of the flight. Was lots of fun.

[@FS2K4Pilot]

Military and military-type cargo aircraft can do it because they can open the rear ramp and have crew members guide them back, and also because their high-wing-mounted engines are less vulnerable to FOD ingestion.

[@trevormorgan8423]

5:41 Just taking his plane for a walk. And that airport looks a lot like YPPH

[@Andy-iq9pz]

4:30 That actually looks so cool, especially when there's like a dust ring around the prop

[@MrYungilike]

thank you for answering a long time question since I started my flight simulation. Now I understand this is working but most-time-not-allowed, kinda cool.

[@vineetaviationenthusiast8985]

What is SELCAL indication & SELCAL Combination and how pilots take action on it...Plss answer my this question on your videos

[@elnoobynoob3008]

The SELCAL code is a code that is used for ATC to contact you, thats what i know at least

[@georgew.henkel3182]

When are the reverse view cameras being installed in airlines.

[@bbgun061]

One would think they would be standard, especially now that most airliners have glass cockpits... I would want wingtip and gear cameras also to make sure I don't run off the taxiway or hit something...

[@rmm3803]

Know the A380?

[@tdadp]

I had the pleasure of doing a FOD sweep at the airport & watching the Air Force do power back it’s was amazing & something I will never forget seeing that .

[@dc5723]

I used to see C-17 powerback the entire length of the runway where I used to work since there were no parallel taxiways or turn around. Happy Holidays Capt.

[@emilienspohr1656]

8:39 it's not airbus but Safran ! a few days ago airbus said no to safran for this idea. I don't understand wy because it's not heavy , only 400kg, and there is some place on the main gear

[@EleanorPeterson]

Hi, Emilien! Carrying an extra 400kg? Man, that's a LOT - just ask my skinny-fit jeans! :-) Don't forget that in commercial aviation every scrap of mass is counted and costed because it has to be hauled throughout the plane's entire working life. Dozens of years and hundreds of millions of miles... If an airline is worried enough to use tiny hollow plastic drink-stirrers because even plastic teaspoons are considered to be too big and heavy, you can be pretty sure that it wouldn't want an extra 900 lbs per plane cutting into its budget. It could be carrying another 3 or 4 paying passengers per flight! Far cheaper to use a pusher/tractor that gets left behind on the ground. And there'd also be the cost of having another safety-critical system on board to maintain. Service time is down-time, and that's big, big money for any airline. Military aircraft would certainly benefit, though. Money is not a consideration; no ground crew or vehicles would be exposed to hostile actions (such as enemy snipers), and the vastly improved speed of deployment would make it a very good idea indeed. Please note: all of the above is just my humble opinion. I'm not a commercial jet pilot or a professional engineer, just an aviation enthusiast. [Got my PPL on a Cessna 172; licence now sadly lapsed. Sob, sniff...]

[@sharoz6300]

Make a video on "Ground Effect"

[@alteregos8949]

Great video topic Capt. Joe! Really enjoyed this episode. Thanks for the fantastic content you give us!

[@nwinlax]

Captain Joe, I enjoy all your videos. Very informative and educational. Thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@liamhayes6330]

I usually start my flare at around 400ft and cruise at 20ft

[@moeenuddinsaiyed1586]

😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@shaunh2440]

Liam Hayes lol

[@bernattraveuria]

interesting topic, nice to know!

[@rehmancool2007]

I just love the way you explain. I am a surgeon and after watching your video now i want to be a pilot . I will make my son a pilot for sure inshallah. God bless you. Keep posting.

[@usaydali1378]

Thanks captain! I always learn something new from your videos

[@siriusblack7382]

Airforceproud95: *heavy breathing*

[@hyperspeed1313]

In addition to the much smaller intakes on turboprops, they’re typically designed backwards (compressor at the back end and exhaust out the front end) with an inertial separator at the back end of the intake that lets FOD fall out before getting to the actual turbine

[@chrisperry7963]

It is amazing how much I learn from your videos, thank you!!

[@azmike1956]

In response to those wondering about the Captain/FO debate, with as much as you know & your ability to instruct even those with only a basic understanding, you are definitely Capt Joe!😉👍

[@Jrez]

"That's been out of FAA regulations since the 70's, you can alt+F4 sir" -Sir Air of Proud 95

[@currydude7]

Jrezky oh do you mean ground pound 95

[@Jrez]

I think it's funny how he used to be AirProud95, and kids in his videos used to ask if he was AirForceProud95 and he would correct them... But now he is AirForceProud95.

[@fulcrum2951]

Groundpound69 to you sir

[@WarhammerWings]

And I would say, "sod off, I'm using Captain Joe's advice, you can AltF4 if you want!" XD

[@LucasPolczynski]

yay another cultured person!

[@dubiousfella]

Hi "Captain" Joe, been wanting to ask you this for a long time, ever since I first saw your video years ago. Why do you call yourself "Captain" Joe, since the stripes denote you are a First Officer (three stripes vs four)? Isn't that misleading? Do please take this as a sincere and curious query, not a hate comment. I LOVE all your videos, and you have a great personality, and I enjoy your humor too. I have learnt a lot about aviation thanks to you.

[@flywithcaptainjoe]

dubiousfella It’s catchier, that’s all it is.

[@FS2K4Pilot]

Captain Joe Perhaps not before too long, you will be qualified as a Captain, yes?

[@larrylianchen9639]

Well you were a captain before?

[@tafiqulrafi2569]

dubiousfella See his first video. Scroll down to bottom. You'll get it. Joe just made it a name so we can remember him with ease.

[@dubiousfella]

@@flywithcaptainjoe Ah okay! :) Thanks for the reply.

[@highflyer5311]

Was a great video captain. Cleared all my questions about the problems of powerback procs. If u could do a video on hot starts and hung starts in a jet engine it would be great.

[@abqcleve]

Only time I've ever experienced this was in the early '90s at Atlanta Hartsfield. MD80. We had no warning and as the engines spooled up quite high at the gate, we passengers started looking around at each other with eyebrows raised. After the plane started rolling back, we recognized what the pilot was doing and grinned at each other. It was really cool!

[@asams7255]

Literally everyone in fsx: am I a joke to you

[@bobleeswaggergamerdude1866]

Make a podcast about planes

[@saadikamran7662]

I really wanted joe to answer this question finally the viedo came

[@vagneralencardeornelas1664]

I can't explain it, but there's a beauty in powerback. it's beautiful to see.

[@TheAviationChannel]

*I wish i was a pilot like Captain Joe*

[@guywithahoodie7859]

*First Officer XDD

[@uaaviation2838]

will happen hopefully

[@jjraga]

7:08 "unless u fly for ryanair"

[@VaivaPaula95]

That background music thooo :DDD ‘ooooh!! Ooooh!!! Oooooh!’ :DDD omg makes me giggle and replay it several times.

[@1000teresa4ever]

I know nothing about aviation. Though I enjoy this channel because Joe explains things so clearly.

[@JoaoZ30]

I Did That a Lot Of Times in Flight Simulators😂

[@chrzrd.]

7:09 Ryan air 😂

[@badpiggies988]

I remember flying from Vancouver to Lake Union in a seaplane, when it landed and taxied it used reverse thrust to adjust its position at the dock

[@pdisims873]

It's amazing that in 6:40 you use a screenshot of the scenery I developed for X-Plane. I guess you like it.

[@tomstravels520]

Please do video on the electric wheels because surely they would save fuel taxiing to the runway and only have to start engines before runway. Or is the APU thirstier than 2 engines at just above idle speed

[@roichir7699]

You burn more fuel during cruise with the additional weight, than you would save on the ground. Count in the additional maintenance cost, as wheels are changed quite often and you need special wheels for that and much more things. It is not cost efficient right now.

[@tomstravels520]

Roichi R fair enough. Didn’t think the motors would weigh that much but then again I don’t know how much power is needed to move a 200 ton jet

[@roichir7699]

@@tomstravels520 It is not just the motors. You have the electronics for them, the power supply and more. And there is the usual snowball effect in aviation, as a rule of thumb, for every kilogram you add, you need four kilograms to support it. And fuel for all five of them.

[@edhoc2]

There is already a video about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3u1l2Sgec6Ujtk

[@chrisschack9716]

I think there was some idea of using remote-controlled pushback tugs that could take the plane all the way to the runway ... seems a good idea to me, heavy-duty batteries and recharge before next use.

[@escabral88]

6:52 SATA Air Açores Dash8 Q200 @ LPCR / CVU

[@barryhuizing2804]

Thank you! Merry Christmas Captain Joe!

[@matthewsvideos8235]

My city got a clip with the HarbourAir Twin Otter in Vancouver B.C. Only one of those planes left in the company. Thanks for the info.

[@princemaphupha9029]

Good morning/afternoon/evening Captain Joe, I'm really sorry for asking you this but I wanted to see if you could help me with my question, in the future are pilots actually needed as automation looms over the job and with the pilot shortage, is artificial intelligence going to take away our jobs I read an article where airbus said they already had the technology for this and are waiting for regulators and public interest, even though you musnt believe everything you read

[@Professional_Youtube_Commenter]

Would you fly in a pilotless plane?

[@princemaphupha9029]

@@Professional_KZbin_Commenter But think about how many airlines have gone bankrupt, it would save airlines millions of dollars a year. Although that is a good question

[@roichir7699]

@@princemaphupha9029 That is the primary question. As the passengers trust is the most important thing in this business. Only then they will pay you to fly them around.

[@fixpacifica]

I suspect one day planes will fly without human pilots, but that won't be happening anytime within the next 25 years, at least.

[@imthereal4847]

@@princemaphupha9029 how many people would go bankrupt because of some companies who want to earn even more Money?

[@maddy5179]

How is an aircraft weighed?

[@opl500]

Roll it onto some scales. Read the values. Do some math to average the numbers correctly.

[@guywithahoodie7859]

Using a kitchen scale duh

[@roichir7699]

Easy. Put a scale under each gear and you know the weight with simple addition. To calculate the center of gravitiy you have to do a little more geometry and calculations. Nothing a normal highschool student cannot do.

[@kenhurley4441]

@@roichir7699 With "Common Core Math",,,, I doubt that.

[@flyboy7981]

You already know the answer.

[@Jeff_The_Weatherman]

Joe, Thanks for the video! The first time I saw a Power Back was in KATL in 1986 with an Eastern Airlines DC-9. Even as a private pilot, I could not believe my eyes at first. I assumed Eastern wanted to save money on buying Push Tugs for every gate.

[@RashidKhan-mv7cl]

Amazing I saw first time. But I'm working in Dubai airport and they're using pushback vehicles . Thanks for expanding our knowledge

[@kevin_6217]

Pretty sure "Captain Joe" is ACTUALLY "First Officer Joe"...

[@harshadh655]

What are the requirements needed to became a pilot

[@regist.9407]

Not to be blind.

[@keksitzee1094]

Can say that it's much easier to fly for leisure and personal fun, than to become a commercial pilot

[@vernonsmithee792]

All I had to do was fill out a matchbook cover, two weeks later I got a license in the mail and now I are a pilut!

[@vernonsmithee792]

@@chizu-kun7620 I'll give you the money part. Otherwise just being able to recognize an airplane 8 out of 10 times is pretty much good enough 😵

[@Helicopterpilot16]

Money is #1

[@anshumansindhwani9141]

Nice background music!! Huge fan Captain Joe!!!!!

[@richtaylor6039]

Another great vid Captain. Merry Christmas!

[@Jay-he2mo]

1:58 that guy is moving the plane back with the force

[@fulcrum2951]

The force is strong with this one Is he a dark side user or light?