Wake Turbulence

Question 1

A disturbance in the atmosphere that forms behind an aircraft as it passes through the air

Answer 1

Wake Turbulence

Question 2

The effect of the rotating air masses generated behind the wing tips of large jet aircraft

Answer 2

Wake Turbulence

Question 3

Refers to the rapidly moving gases expelled from a jet engine; extremely turbulent, but of short duration

Answer 3

Jet Wash

Question 4

Much more stable and can remain in the air for up to three minutes after the passage of an aircraft

Answer 4

Wingtip Vortices

Question 5

Present behind every aircraft. Severe when generated by large and wide-bodied jet aircraft

Answer 5

Wake Vortices

Question 6

Two counter-rotating cylindrical air masses trailing from the aircraft

Answer 6

Wake Vortices

Question 7

Wake vortices are dangerous to aircraft during what phases of flight?

Answer 7

Take-off
Initial Climb
Final Approach
Landing

Question 8

Factor affecting vortex movement and decay

Answer 8

Wind
Wind Shear
Turbulence
Atmospheric Stability
Ground Proximity