Hi,Made quite a few successful flights now - amazingly the FO does most of what I ask :( ...I have an issue with the ground crew, though.Pushback is enabled in the config panel. Before start check is completed.I say: "Cockpit to ground", reply: "What can we do for you?""We're ready for the pushback and engine start", reply: "OK, release parking brakes"Parking brakes released. Then nothing happens. I have seen the pushback happen one time, but I can't remember what was different.Running out of patience, I push back using slew or Maddog control panel, and then proceed to the engine start.Any clue to what part I am missing for the pushback to happen ?:( Peter SAS1376

Hi,Made quite a few successful flights now - amazingly the FO does most of what I ask :( ...I have an issue with the ground crew, though.Pushback is enabled in the config panel. Before start check is completed.I say: "Cockpit to ground", reply: "What can we do for you?""We're ready for the pushback and engine start", reply: "OK, release parking brakes"Parking brakes released. Then nothing happens. I have seen the pushback happen one time, but I can't remember what was different.Running out of patience, I push back using slew or Maddog control panel, and then proceed to the engine start.Any clue to what part I am missing for the pushback to happen ?:( Peter SAS1376

Hi Peter,Using FSX or FS9?If FSX, is the pushback close to the aircraft? If he's far away, he has to drive there and it can take a few minutes.Also ensure Pushback Req on the FS2Crew Config Panel is set to Yes.Cheers,

Hi Bryan,FS9. And yes, Pushback Req is set to yes.Could it be scenery dependant ?I'll try another airport to see.Peter

Hi Bryan,FS9. And yes, Pushback Req is set to yes.Could it be scenery dependant ?I'll try another airport to see.Peter

Peter,Try to do it at different airport in China or something to rule out any 3rd party conflict (AES or whatever it could be).Cheers,

Hi Bryan,I have made two more flights in different airports, same problem. I don't have AES.One strange thing happened, though:I am waiting (as described previously) for the pushback to happen. Then I say: "STOP PUSHBACK", and the pushback begins ! Go figure.... . When I say "STOP PUSHBACK" again, it stops. Did that on two occasions. I guess it is kind of a workaround....Best regards,Peter

Hi Bryan,I have made two more flights in different airports, same problem. I don't have AES.One strange thing happened, though:I am waiting (as described previously) for the pushback to happen. Then I say: "STOP PUSHBACK", and the pushback begins ! Go figure.... . When I say "STOP PUSHBACK" again, it stops. Did that on two occasions. I guess it is kind of a workaround....Best regards,Peter

Hi Peter,What key assignment is set to "Pushback (Start/Stop) in your FS Controls Assignments menu?Try deleting whatever you have there (or changing it to something else).Something appears to be interfering with the pushback sequence...Are you running any other programs that include pushback functionality?Cheers,

Hi guys,just to kick in on this...I normally don't use the FS2CREW push as I've already hired my own AES pushback crew :( but tried the built in pushback, right now.My question is, after the Ramp Agent states "Release Brakes" do you yourself call "Brakes Released" as stated in the manual? Simply releasing the brakes won't help as FS2CREW is waiting for your voice command...just tried it as I couldn't find out of your post, Peter, if you're using the voice command or only release the brakes.Greets, Benny

Benny,You're the MAN. :( I was releasing the brakes, but not actually saying "brakes released". Missed that in the manual :( .Thanks a lot.Peter

Hi Peter,great it helped...that item was simply missing from your description :( .