[avemg]

Depends. Can be very dangerous when near the ground on takeoff or landing. Heavier, slower aircraft make stronger turbulence. You especially don’t want to be a smaller aircraft behind a larger one. The vortices sink so if you’re following an aircraft and you’re at the same or higher altitude then you’re fine. If you’re lower then watch out, you might be on an intercept course.

[stevehawk]

thanks to the A380 it is also dangerous at cruise.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/private-jet-flipped-over-...

[mikecsh]

> Heavier, slower aircraft make stronger turbulence

Is it the weight of aircraft that contributes to the wake turbulence or the physical size? Presumably these usually correlate pretty well but just asking for clarity…

[stevehawk]

weight. the wing (plane) is exerting itself on the air and the heavier the plane the stronger the force.

[mikecsh]

Thanks!