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AA.III.A.R2FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

Wake turbulence.

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Wake turbulence.

Bottom line

Turbulence within the vortices can damage aircraft components and equipment if encountered at close range. The greatest vortex strength occurs when the generating aircraft is heavy, slow, and clean. When taking off behind another aircraft, rotate prior to the point at which the preceding aircraft rotated.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 14 (pp. 14-26–14-27) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. PHAK ch. 5 (p. 5-9) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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