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Wake Turbulence
Topic Description
This topic discusses the hazard of flying into another aircraft’s vortices. It reviews the theory of vortex generation and behavior; and provides strategies to predict, detect, and minimize the wake-turbulence hazard in order to improve the safety of approach and landing operations.
2 lessons
- Vortex generation and separation standards
- Risk and defense procedures
Topic Outline
- Vortex causes, formation, and behavior
- Factors that affect vortex strength
- Responsibilities for maintaining separation
- Weight separation standards
- Risk factors
- Defense procedures