Piper Meridian (4K), VERY Unusual REVERSE Thrust Parking

A very hot day (34° C) at the empty Lucca Airport (LIQL), Tuscany, Italy. After first confirming a parking position near the tiny terminal building for loading purposes, the tower revised its clearance and insisted on a remote parking position. In order to avoid the uneven grass surface and a possible propeller damage, Markus preferred to roll backwards to the suggested parking position using reverse thrust ...
Pilot: Markus Riedel