Practice question

When does wake turbulence separation apply?

  1. Only when aircraft are on the same runway for landing
  2. Whenever a lighter aircraft follows a heavier aircraft in the same airspace or on approach
  3. Only between heavy jets operating above FL180
  4. Only during instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)

Answer: B — Whenever a lighter aircraft follows a heavier aircraft in the same airspace or on approach

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