When given a particular direction for push back e.g “Tail to the East”, What is the focal point? is it the airport, the plane head or tail?
It’s just the compass headings. Use the map - which is locked with north at the top.
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When someone says ‘Tail to the East’ during pushback, they’re not talking about where the airport is. It’s all about how the plane is lined up. Basically, the instruction means that the plane’s tail should be pointing east. This helps the tug driver or ground crew know exactly how to position the aircraft. They use east because it’s a fixed direction, so everyone’s on the same page. By making sure the tail faces east, the aircraft is set up safely for taxiing, keeping it clear of other planes and obstacles. It’s a simple way to ensure everything runs smoothly on the ground. Like @BennyBoy_Alpha mentioned see the compass and true north for reference.
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@Mughees_Hassan simple as it can be😇
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I think you confused east with west lol
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My apologies
