In a message dated 1/11/02 11:21:55 AM Central Standard Time,
jckelly1011@hotmail.com writes:
> I'm not a 717 guru but believe it's due to the avionics issues TWA has
> experienced. If there's an avionics problem at the gate, the plane doesn't
> have to be towed back into the gate. Still not an efficient way to operate,
> though.
> JCK
>
John,
I've been on the 717 in a few times, including one ride in the
jumpseat. I haven't ever seen them wait at the gate to start, unless it is
recent (I haven't been on it in 8 months or so.) I know that it takes about
4-5 minutes for the engine to be fully up and stabilized at idle.
Interesting.
Jim
Proud to be an American,
Jim Hann
Waterski J-41 Captain
STL