Pushback turns

[DeeBee]

When you pushback from a parking spot in 2009, how do you turn as you back up. I know that there are some keys that you use but I just can't find them. Help!  :(

Thanks,   DB

[Sir_Crashalot]

Push Shift-P to start the pushback and then 1 or 2 for left or right. Use the 1 and 2 on the keyboard. Not the numberspad....

Crash

[captaincarl]

Hi DeeBee,

Once they have been pressed it can take up the length of the plane itself in distance for the turn to begin.

[garymbuska]

Keep in mind there are some payware aircraft that this method will not work. 8-)

[DeeBee]

Thanks Pilots,   I tried 1 and 2 buttons but didn't know it took the length of the plane for the turn to initiate.  Thanks fellows, I'll give it a try, I know it will work.

Thanks again,     DB

[aritrixa]

Just little tip:

Make sure you don't press any botton but 1 or 2 after Shift-P

Here is what I always do:
Press Shift-P. Wait for about 3 seconds - just to avoid it turns too early and crash the aircraft parked next to you, then press 1 or 2. Then the aircraft will turn

Just my 2 cents...

[garymbuska]

One other thought there are gauges that you can put into any airplane that takes out all of the work for you it even has a taxi speed control.
Of course most people do not want to mess with or might not know how to add a gauge to a aircraft as unless you have a program to help you getting the numbers correct can be a real pain in the you know where 8-)