Normally, leaving the gate, it feels as though a truck is pushing the jet back from the jetway before startup. However, the other day I swear the aircraft I was on was using reverse thrust to push-back. Engines spooled up and throttle up and we moved backwards.
For the airline pilots here, if what I perceived is correct, how often does that occur? It's definitely the first time I've ever noticed it.
For the airline pilots here, if what I perceived is correct, how often does that occur? It's definitely the first time I've ever noticed it.