CTO CTO Wake Turbulence & Separation Standards 2

Question 1

IFR separation behind a Heavy aircraft on the same runway approach is a minimum of how many nautical miles for a Large aircraft?

Accepted Answer

5 nm

Answer

A Large aircraft following a Heavy requires a minimum 5 nautical mile IFR wake turbulence separation on final approach.

Question 2

Which phrase must a controller use when issuing a takeoff clearance where wake turbulence separation is reduced at pilot's request?

Accepted Answer

CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE

Answer

When wake turbulence exists and cannot be fully avoided, controllers must issue 'CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE' as an advisory.

Question 3

Under VFR conditions, a pilot may request waiver of wake turbulence separation. What is the controller's responsibility after such a waiver?

Accepted Answer

Controller issues 'CAUTION WAKE TURBULENCE' and responsibility transfers to the pilot

Answer

When a pilot requests and accepts reduced wake turbulence separation, the controller issues the caution advisory and responsibility shifts to the pilot in command.

Question 4

A departing Small aircraft follows a Heavy aircraft that rotated at the 1,000-foot mark. Where should the Small aircraft begin its rotation to avoid wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

Well past the point where the Heavy rotated

Answer

To avoid wake turbulence, a following aircraft should rotate beyond the point where the preceding Heavy aircraft rotated so it remains above the vortex path.

Question 5

Crosswind conditions affect wake turbulence by doing what to the vortex on the upwind side of the runway?

Accepted Answer

Carrying it across the runway toward the downwind side

Answer

A crosswind can carry the upwind vortex across the runway centerline toward the downwind side, creating a concentrated hazard zone.

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CTO CTO Wake Turbulence & Separation Standards 2