Time starting too early?

[bigshot724]

Hi, ok this issue is not that big of a deal at all, I just wanted to see if there was a fix and if anybody else experienced it.

Ok so lately I've been boarding passengers for 20 minutes. I have a ton of hardware, including rudder pedals, so sometimes I
accidentally hit the pedals with my foot to where the brakes release. I set the parking brake again because obviously the pax cannot board.

So the problem is, when I set the flgiht time to say 2 hours, the time is supposed to start when the brakes release. But if I accidentally
release the parking brake with 10 minutes left of boarding, by the time I start pushback, I hav 1 hour and 50 minutes left of flying. So then
I'm usually late.

I've been very careful now not to release the parking brake with my pedals, but accidents happen and I was just wondering if other people
experienced this and if there is a fix (i doubt there is and no big deal at all if there isnt; ill just be more careful)

[Joeflyer]

The only fix I see in this scenario is to NOT release the parking brake until ready for push back I have rudder pedals as well and have
never placed my feet on them until I'm ready for the airplane to move. Being more careful is your remedy, sir

[bigshot724]

Ok I figured. I'll try that too! *sigh* the things we do for our pax

[JetlinerX]

I too have rudder pedals, and I just keep my feet on the ground b4 pushback. I agree though, our pax are too needy!!!!!!!!!

Slade Mitchell
Owner of Touch and Go Films
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