Travel

Ask the Captain: Why don’t airplanes ‘power back’ from the gate?

John Cox, Special to USA TODAYComments Off on Ask the Captain: Why don’t airplanes ‘power back’ from the gate?

Now that rearview cameras are standard equipment on economy cars, it seems like pilots should be able to see behind the plane and power back.

John Cox, Special to USA TODAY
http://api-internal.usatoday.com.akadns.net

Related Articles
Travel

11 things you need to know about flying discount airlines Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant

Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY

Spirit, Frontier and Allegiant charge for carry-on bags, don’t offer free advance seat assignments and make you buy your own soft drinks.
Travel

American road trip: The 50 longest highways in the US

Teresa Ronquillo, Special to USA TODAY

While driving across the U.S., it might seem like some highways are never-ending, but which one’s actually the longest? Hint: One end begins in Boston.
Travel

50 state road trip: Landmarks that represent each state

Kori Hill, Special to USA TODAY

These destinations each represent an historic, popular, or scenic destination in each state.