id: pushback title: Pushback meta: Find out what a pushback is, and how to issue this command when operating a ground facility within Infinite Flight. order: 1 #

Pushback #

A pushback is a maneuver that can be used by aircraft to position from their parked position, onto a taxiway ready to taxi.

Tip

: General Aviation (GA) and military aircraft (with the exception of the C-130) are not able to perform a pushback maneuver

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Step 1

: When an aircraft requests pushback, the aircraft symbol will flash amber on the map as well as their callsign on the flight progress strip

Step 2

: Either tap the aircraft on the map (and then “Other Message”), or the flight progress strip to bring up the communication menu

Step 3

: If it is clear, tap “Pushback Approved > Send”. In all other cases tap “Hold Position”

Tip

: Set a reminder by tapping the aircraft on the map followed by “Set Reminder”. The aircraft and their flight progress strip will flash green when the timer is up!

Flow Control #

Flow Control is a technique used by Controllers to limit the amount of aircraft inbound to a particular destination. This is usually done by holding aircraft at the gate to help stagger departures.

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Step 1

: When an aircraft requests pushback, the aircraft symbol will flash amber on the map as well as their callsign on the flight progress strip

Step 2

: If “Flow Control” is in effect, tap the aircraft on the map followed by “Show Information”

Step 3

: From the information tab, check the filed destination

Step 4

: If a large amount of aircraft are inbound to this destination, you can stagger departures by holding aircraft at the gate

Step 5

: Access the communication menu and then tap “Hold Position”

Tip

: Set a reminder by tapping the aircraft on the map followed by “Set Reminder”. The aircraft and their flight progress strip will flash green when the timer is up!