"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in
ink.net:

Has a fixed-wing plane ever been made that could back up under its own
power?

Many. All it takes is reverse pitch props or thrust attenuators.

Not even that. Heck, many an old-timer B-17 pilot could back up into his
parking place, with a little practice.


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