Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence
Pilot Institute
MARCH 28, 2025
There have been numerous incidents of passengers and cabin crew suffering injuries ranging from mild to severe after their aircraft bounced around after getting caught in someone elses wake. As at higher altitudes, the vortex movement near the ground is affected by crosswinds. Small landing behind a Heavy 6 miles of separation.
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