Boeing 777-300ER Pushback with Descriptions [HD]

Rubin Tian
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Published 2011-11-21
This video includes descriptions of the certain parts of a pushback. Hope it answers and informs you of some interesting information

A few things to note:
1. Yes I have ear protection. I'm wearing ear plugs since it was summer and over the ear protection gets really hot really quick.
2. The front right tire does look to be flat. This plane was leaving extremely heavy so there was a lot of weight on the wheels. We would not let a plane leave that might endanger the lives of the passengers on board.
3. YES you are suppose to disconnect the towbar from the tug before disconnecting from the airplane first. What I did was not correct.

Registration is JA735A

Pushback of All Nippon Airways (ANA) NH flight 1 from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) heading back to Narita International Airport (NRT).


Pushback with the aircraft, Boeing 777-300ER, facing to the East.
All Comments (21)
  • @RobertoRMOLA
    Yes, that's for all my ground friends from all over the world. How many pushes I got from you. How helpful you have been reporting what only you and your vast experience could notice. How many hints you gave me. As I said goodbye to the window, I always saluted you in the military style, because I always felt that you were absolutely honorable and worthy. You keep "pushing" me with happiness, even under the rain, snow, wind or sun heat. I can only say ... thank you!
  • @steveaytch7738
    Great vid Rubin! As a 30 plus year pilot flying Boeings across the pond, I have immense respect for the under appreciated professionalism of ground crews around the world. Thank you!!!
  • @RubinTian
    If I recall correctly, this flight was fully loaded with cargo, baggage, and passengers. So it was extremely heavy haha. Thanks for watching!
  • @aphil066
    This guy wasn't kidding. Hit the nail on the head. Perfectly executed push. Lots of steering input made that happen; and you can hear every turn :-)
  • @DementedButtHole
    Thanks for uploading this. My neighbor's 777 was blocking my driveway, but I was able to move it without any problems! One question though, is it normal to hear Still DRE playing through the ground intercom headset?
  • @RubinTian
    During the whole pushback process, the pushback driver is in control of the aircraft. The steering bypass pin allows the driver to turn the wheels without interference.
  • @RubinTian
    One cannot get enough of the engine starts on a 777! Thanks for watching
  • @MCWM8589
    To all the grown crew around the world , from a frequent flyer i thank you all for your hard long dedication in all kind of unbelievable weather . Keep doing what you do best .
  • @LeonardoVibes
    In Japan after getting a plane ready and pushed back, the ground staff stand together on the tarmac and bid farewell. Sometimes waving or even taking a bow!
  • @bigtarheelfan
    Cool video, have never seen pushback from ground level. Thanks for sharing!
  • @aqimjulayhi8798
    I'm watching this a week before going for my ramp agent interview. Hope I can get the job. Seems thrilling.
  • @irisclemons8588
    He forgot to pump the wheels on the ground first, btw the steps are as follows 1. Place chock in front of plane tire 2. Pump wheels on towbar onto ground 3. Disconnect towbar from pushback 4. Tell pushback driver to reverse a bit 5. Disconnect towbar from plane 6. Reconnect towbar to pushback 7. Grab chock from plane tire. 8. Grab and disconnect hydraulic lock pin 9. Grab wired communications line from plane. 10. Close communications port door 11. Place the chock onto pushback 12. Give wired communications wire to pushback driver 13. Show Hydraulic lock pin to the pilot of the aircraft. 14. After a thumbs up signal from pilot, return to the ramp and move away from the plane. 15. Place hydraulic lock pin back between the main landing gear chocks. That's it, remember, do not use my steps as an actual guide, if you questions regarding your job as a ramp agent, talk to your manager or ramp supervisor, thank you and have a nice day from Swissport
  • @RubinTian
    Thanks! It was a great experience. Just hearing the engine start and then just checking out this magnificent beauty up close!
  • @ricturtle
    I love the sound of the hydraulics as the steering wheel is turning, Brings back many fond memories of being a GSE mechanic
  • @RubinTian
    We communicate with the pilots with having the nose pointed to the East or West. If we do right or left, it will get confusing fast!
  • @xzcvzxvxcvz
    Pushed back once and never wanted to do it again! Too terrifying. Even the pilot was laughing at my beginner "skills" saying he didn't know where I was taking him and how long it would take me to get him there(I think I could've had two turtles wingwalking backwards at the speed I was going) My sup/trainer asked, "Aren't you going to speed up?"...I said "Hell naw!" If they ever make pushing back a requirement, I guess I'll no longer be flying for free lol
  • @nasanierulastname2997
    I imagine ANA1 to be heavy as all hell, considering it's the only direct link between the Mid-Atlantic and Japan, and Asia to an extent. Great video!
  • @scotthart2
    As an ex ground crew instructor (now part of the engineering team) i'll give you 8/10 for that...