Can an airliner manoeuvre itself without airport tugs?

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No marra, never been. Flown over it a few times mind.
My flight radar app always in use. An easyJet pilot told me they love landing here as always clear weather wise. Next time you fly over see if you can get a full view of the islands and take a picture

Sounds like you need to bid for that trip next time though - meet the SMB locals. On second thought, maybe there are some better routes out there. Though I think your employer does fly there on your equipment, so it's I suppose it's possible.
Our group out here is growing rapidly .
 


Yes but that would lack the effect of two or four thumping great jet engines! Imagine a 747, 777, or Airbus 380 trying it!
The thrust to get one just to move is scary. They have massive screens at Heathrow at the area where they pull out of the culdesac. They can roll a car easily just to get moving so god knows what it would do to a jetty or pier.
 
You in the Luftwaffe?
Used to be.
The thrust to get one just to move is scary. They have massive screens at Heathrow at the area where they pull out of the culdesac. They can roll a car easily just to get moving so god knows what it would do to a jetty or pier.
Most airliners can pull away with idle thrust on a smooth level surface, sometimes just on one engine. Don't get me wrong though, use of reverse thrust other than during landing does carry hazards and that's why it's very rarely used, or for that matter, permitted.

Sounds like you need to bid for that trip next time though - meet the SMB locals. On second thought, maybe there are some better routes out there. Though I think your employer does fly there on your equipment, so it's I suppose it's possible.
Not from my base marra.
 
Used to be.

Most airliners can pull away with idle thrust on a smooth level surface, sometimes just on one engine. Don't get me wrong though, use of reverse thrust other than during landing does carry hazards and that's why it's very rarely used, or for that matter, permitted.


Not from my base marra.

I've heard that's the better base for the pilots. It's certainly the better one from the perspective of the cattle (me).
 
Doubt if the load makes such a huge difference.
Surely it's all about minimum rolling resistance on a perfect surface.
That's why you see these super strong fellas able to pull massive trucks for a short distance.
 
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