Wake Turbulence

Question 1

The greatest wake turbulence vortex strength occurs when the aircraft is

Answer 1

heavy, clean, slow

Question 1

Wake turbulence vortices may linger the longest over a runway in what wind conditions?

Answer 1

Light quartering tailwind

Question 2

Landing behind a large aircraft, plan to land ____ its touchdown point

Answer 2

beyond

Question 3

Taking off behind a large aircraft, plan to rotate ____ its rotation point
and climb ____ its flight path

Answer 3

before, above

Question 4

Large aircraft departing behind heavy aircraft should be separated by ____ miles or ___ minutes in non-radar environment. Can this limit be waived by flight crew?

Answer 4

4-5 miles, 2 minutes, Yes

Question 5

Large aircraft following heavy aircraft enroute should be separated by _ miles? Can this limit be waived by flight crew?

Answer 5

5 miles, No.