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Why does the headset man not get on the tractor?
Why do some airlines not use containers for luggage?How does an aircraft move on the ground?Why do some airports park the aircraft backwards at the gate?Why are autonomous vehicles not used at airports for on-ground services?Why must some aircraft get permission to start their engines?Why does Turkish Airlines avoid Israel when going to Amman, but not on the return leg?Airbus towing: is it necessary to switch on the Y HYD pump?Why not tow aircraft instead of single-engine taxi?Why would pilots get special cups?Why is this unit attached to the main landing gear not a common unit for towing or pushback?
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As far as I can see, the pushback operation of a passenger aircraft is carried out by a similar application at many airports. It's a towbarless tractor and driver who pushes the aircraft together with a headset man connected to the aircraft walking next to the tractor.
It's strange for me to walk for minutes instead of getting on the tractor. The task of the headset man getting on a tractor will make both time efficient and less tiring. And it’ll be more faster than conventional push-out as well. Isn’t it?
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As far as I can see, the pushback operation of a passenger aircraft is carried out by a similar application at many airports. It's a towbarless tractor and driver who pushes the aircraft together with a headset man connected to the aircraft walking next to the tractor.
It's strange for me to walk for minutes instead of getting on the tractor. The task of the headset man getting on a tractor will make both time efficient and less tiring. And it’ll be more faster than conventional push-out as well. Isn’t it?
(Source: wikimedia.org)
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As far as I can see, the pushback operation of a passenger aircraft is carried out by a similar application at many airports. It's a towbarless tractor and driver who pushes the aircraft together with a headset man connected to the aircraft walking next to the tractor.
It's strange for me to walk for minutes instead of getting on the tractor. The task of the headset man getting on a tractor will make both time efficient and less tiring. And it’ll be more faster than conventional push-out as well. Isn’t it?
(Source: wikimedia.org)
airline-operations ground-operations pushback towing
asked 6 hours ago
GolfCharlieGolfCharlie
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As far as I can see, the pushback operation of a passenger aircraft is carried out by a similar application at many airports. It's a towbarless tractor and driver who pushes the aircraft together with a headset man connected to the aircraft walking next to the tractor.
It's strange for me to walk for minutes instead of getting on the tractor. The task of the headset man getting on a tractor will make both time efficient and less tiring. And it’ll be more faster than conventional push-out as well. Isn’t it?
(Source: wikimedia.org)
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The "headset man" is a wing walker, and he is there for a reason - he is not just someone who needs a ride to where the aircraft is being pushed to. Essentially, he is an extra pair of eyes for the tow driver. He needs be able to see everything going on around the aircraft to avoid collisions with other aircraft or stationary objects. This task cannot be performed from within the tow truck since the view from there is relatively limited.
answered 5 hours ago
J. HougaardJ. Hougaard
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Actually i didn’t mean headset man to take a seat next to driver. I think the headset man be able to see everything around aircraft while standing on the side platform of the tractor(outside of the tractor, standing and facing towards the aircraft) Would not it be safer to stand on tractor’s side platform than walking on the ground? In my opinion it’s more dangerous to walk alongside the tractor.
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– GolfCharlie
1 hour ago
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@GolfCharlie no that would be a lot more dangerous. A fall from that height (which will happen occasionally) can be lethal if the head hits the floor. Regardless, the pushback would be at the same speed even without the wing walker.
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The "headset man" is a wing walker, and he is there for a reason - he is not just someone who needs a ride to where the aircraft is being pushed to. Essentially, he is an extra pair of eyes for the tow driver. He needs be able to see everything going on around the aircraft to avoid collisions with other aircraft or stationary objects. This task cannot be performed from within the tow truck since the view from there is relatively limited.
answered 5 hours ago
J. HougaardJ. Hougaard
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$begingroup$
Actually i didn’t mean headset man to take a seat next to driver. I think the headset man be able to see everything around aircraft while standing on the side platform of the tractor(outside of the tractor, standing and facing towards the aircraft) Would not it be safer to stand on tractor’s side platform than walking on the ground? In my opinion it’s more dangerous to walk alongside the tractor.
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– GolfCharlie
1 hour ago
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@GolfCharlie no that would be a lot more dangerous. A fall from that height (which will happen occasionally) can be lethal if the head hits the floor. Regardless, the pushback would be at the same speed even without the wing walker.
$endgroup$
– Ben
35 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
The "headset man" is a wing walker, and he is there for a reason - he is not just someone who needs a ride to where the aircraft is being pushed to. Essentially, he is an extra pair of eyes for the tow driver. He needs be able to see everything going on around the aircraft to avoid collisions with other aircraft or stationary objects. This task cannot be performed from within the tow truck since the view from there is relatively limited.
answered 5 hours ago
J. HougaardJ. Hougaard
16.8k16294
$endgroup$
$begingroup$
Actually i didn’t mean headset man to take a seat next to driver. I think the headset man be able to see everything around aircraft while standing on the side platform of the tractor(outside of the tractor, standing and facing towards the aircraft) Would not it be safer to stand on tractor’s side platform than walking on the ground? In my opinion it’s more dangerous to walk alongside the tractor.
$endgroup$
– GolfCharlie
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
@GolfCharlie no that would be a lot more dangerous. A fall from that height (which will happen occasionally) can be lethal if the head hits the floor. Regardless, the pushback would be at the same speed even without the wing walker.
$endgroup$
– Ben
35 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
The "headset man" is a wing walker, and he is there for a reason - he is not just someone who needs a ride to where the aircraft is being pushed to. Essentially, he is an extra pair of eyes for the tow driver. He needs be able to see everything going on around the aircraft to avoid collisions with other aircraft or stationary objects. This task cannot be performed from within the tow truck since the view from there is relatively limited.
answered 5 hours ago
J. HougaardJ. Hougaard
16.8k16294
$endgroup$
The "headset man" is a wing walker, and he is there for a reason - he is not just someone who needs a ride to where the aircraft is being pushed to. Essentially, he is an extra pair of eyes for the tow driver. He needs be able to see everything going on around the aircraft to avoid collisions with other aircraft or stationary objects. This task cannot be performed from within the tow truck since the view from there is relatively limited.
answered 5 hours ago
J. HougaardJ. Hougaard
16.8k16294
answered 5 hours ago
J. HougaardJ. Hougaard
16.8k16294
answered 5 hours ago
J. HougaardJ. Hougaard
16.8k16294
answered 5 hours ago
J. HougaardJ. Hougaard
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16.8k16294
$begingroup$
Actually i didn’t mean headset man to take a seat next to driver. I think the headset man be able to see everything around aircraft while standing on the side platform of the tractor(outside of the tractor, standing and facing towards the aircraft) Would not it be safer to stand on tractor’s side platform than walking on the ground? In my opinion it’s more dangerous to walk alongside the tractor.
$endgroup$
– GolfCharlie
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
@GolfCharlie no that would be a lot more dangerous. A fall from that height (which will happen occasionally) can be lethal if the head hits the floor. Regardless, the pushback would be at the same speed even without the wing walker.
$endgroup$
– Ben
35 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Actually i didn’t mean headset man to take a seat next to driver. I think the headset man be able to see everything around aircraft while standing on the side platform of the tractor(outside of the tractor, standing and facing towards the aircraft) Would not it be safer to stand on tractor’s side platform than walking on the ground? In my opinion it’s more dangerous to walk alongside the tractor.
$endgroup$
– GolfCharlie
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
@GolfCharlie no that would be a lot more dangerous. A fall from that height (which will happen occasionally) can be lethal if the head hits the floor. Regardless, the pushback would be at the same speed even without the wing walker.
$endgroup$
– Ben
35 mins ago
$begingroup$
Actually i didn’t mean headset man to take a seat next to driver. I think the headset man be able to see everything around aircraft while standing on the side platform of the tractor(outside of the tractor, standing and facing towards the aircraft) Would not it be safer to stand on tractor’s side platform than walking on the ground? In my opinion it’s more dangerous to walk alongside the tractor.
$endgroup$
– GolfCharlie
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
Actually i didn’t mean headset man to take a seat next to driver. I think the headset man be able to see everything around aircraft while standing on the side platform of the tractor(outside of the tractor, standing and facing towards the aircraft) Would not it be safer to stand on tractor’s side platform than walking on the ground? In my opinion it’s more dangerous to walk alongside the tractor.
$endgroup$
– GolfCharlie
1 hour ago
$begingroup$
@GolfCharlie no that would be a lot more dangerous. A fall from that height (which will happen occasionally) can be lethal if the head hits the floor. Regardless, the pushback would be at the same speed even without the wing walker.
$endgroup$
– Ben
35 mins ago
$begingroup$
@GolfCharlie no that would be a lot more dangerous. A fall from that height (which will happen occasionally) can be lethal if the head hits the floor. Regardless, the pushback would be at the same speed even without the wing walker.
$endgroup$
– Ben
35 mins ago
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