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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

This is called lift. Wingtip vortices are a byproduct of lift. Once the wing stops producing lift, the vortices dissipate instantly. Wing spoilers drastically reduce the lift generated by the wing. Its important because the lift is always produced perpendicular to the relative wind. Why is this important?

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Jeju Air flight 2216

Fear of Landing

There were 175 passengers, four cabin crew and two flight crew on board. The collision killed all 175 passengers and four of the six crew members. The only survivors were the two cabin crew seated in the aft jump seats. On approach, the captain made a mayday alert, declaring bird strike, bird strike.

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