Came out of JFK last year on a Sunday morning. Asked ATC if there were any delays: "No". Taxied round the corner to find about 60 aircraft in front; nearly two hours later got to take off. If we hadn't shut down one we'd have been back for more fuel and another long wait...
Fullwings,
Do you mean you shut down an engine after it had been started when you saw all those aircraft ahead?
Interesting...
I had never tought about it... IŽll keep that one to ask the maintenance guys. By the way does your company have anything written about that... another engine cycle Vs fuel saved... I`m just interested to know.
Don`t fly the 777, but I remember reading some time ago, that on the B773, you`re not allowed to taxi SE anytime. Maybe any ppruner flying the B773 could confirm that.
Lots of power, those GE90-115!
