2007-05-07 18:04:18 · 5 answers · asked by pilot 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Aircraft
taxi is a term that is used for the pilot to drive a/c from one place on the airport to another. the term tarmac is in the news there is no place on the airport that is called tarmac. but with the news media using it it will be accepted at some point as part of the airport. the a/c parked at the gate(jet way) it is pushed back and goes to a active taxi-way,to a active runway
2007-05-09 13:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by Atwood J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term 'taxi aircraft' was first used when a crew member or mechanic moved an airplane from one position on the airfield to another. Through the years the phrase was shortened to 'taxi' and is the accepted communication term for moving the aircraft on the surface of the airport. ie.. "cleared to taxi, to runway 27R via taxiway beta"
2007-05-08 02:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by flea 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because an aircraft can't move backwards, the "taxi" cart must pull/push out enought so that it has enough space to move forward, this is usually coming out of a docking station (picking up passengers), then once detatched....it can move under its own power!!...but honestly, i question why they call it "taxi-ing" if the cart is no longer moving the aircraft, IDK....!?!
2007-05-08 02:33:55 · answer #3 · answered by texcjb 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the taxi is a medium size car which looks similar to a big golf cart which pulls the aircraft backwards in order to save on fuel. the aircraft can then drive forward and get into flight position. apparently, you have never flown before. Go fly it's fun....
2007-05-07 21:37:25 · answer #4 · answered by dmillergame 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Because "Heavy82, you are cleared to cruise at a slow speed from where you currently located to the end of runway 26L" was just too long.
2007-05-08 06:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋