Metro-03
Meteorology Review
E.
Wake turbulence 1.1.1.4.4
1.
Characteristics
a.
Heavy and slow aircraft generate greatest
vortex strength
b.
During landing, wingtip vortex disappears as the
aircraft touches down
?
To avoid wake turbulence when departing behind
a heavier aircraft, what procedures should you
employ?
ANSWER: Delay takeoff and then lift off prior to the previous
aircraft’s lift-off point and climb above its flight path.
2.
Operational considerations
Sg 3, fr 9
Fig 10: Wake
a.
Plan flight path above previous aircraft’s flight
Turbulence Avoidance
path
b.
Take off before previous aircraft’s lift-off point
c.
Land beyond touchdown point of previous
aircraft
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