Do pilots fly back to back?

On short routes generally they would fly back and on longer routes they will stay at the destination for a day or two then return to the base hometown. Being and Airline Pilot on long haul is much like being a Long Distance Lorry Driver (Tramper), albeit you travel a lot faster and travel more miles.

How many personnel can a C-17 carry?

336 passengers
The aircraft typically seats 102 passengers with centerline cargo seats and 138 passengers with seat pallets. The C-17 can carry 336 passengers when arranged into a humanitarian configuration where passengers are seated on the cargo floor with straps over their legs.

Why don’t they use reverse thrust at airports anymore?

As such, they would need a spotter on the ground anyway. This would negate the point of doing a movement without any help. Simply put, it is too risky for the airport, the ground crew, and the aircraft to deploy reverse thrust that close to the terminal building.

Which aircraft have used reverse thrust pushbacks?

While reverse thrust pushbacks predominantly involved these aircraft, this practice was not out of bounds for aircraft with wing-mounted engines. Carriers such as American and Eastern Air Lines are said to have also practiced power backs with Boeing 737, 757, and Lockheed L-1011 aircraft.

Can aircraft power back on departure?

In the 1970s and ’80s, some aircraft were allowed to perform a ‘power back’ on departure. This practice even continued into the 21st century, with carriers such as Air Tran, American, Northwest reportedly doing so as recently as 2006. The video depicts an aircraft from the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 family with tail-mounted engines.

Why are airport tugs so bad?

A tug requires an operator, time to connect to the plane, and is another item that can break down. Furthermore, it also makes parking at terminal gates (rather than remote stands) more expensive. Airport tugs are small but mighty. Photo: Getty Images Stay informed: Sign up for our daily aviation news digest.