Wake Vortex Turbulence — SKYbrary Knowledge Base

SKYbrary (Eurocontrol) · SKYbrary article · skybrary-wake-turbulence · Published 2023-12-01 · SKYbrary / Eurocontrol · 1 author

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Abstract

SKYbrary wake vortex turbulence comprehensive article — generation mechanics, dissipation factors, separation standards (ICAO LIGHT/MEDIUM/HEAVY/SUPER + recategorisation RECAT-EU). Documents the 2017 A380 wake encounter that flipped a Challenger 604 over the Arabian Sea.

Author

SKYbrary / Eurocontrol SKYbrary / Eurocontrol

Keywords

wake turbulence
wake vortex
RECAT
separation
A380

Citation

SKYbrary / Eurocontrol (2023). Wake Vortex Turbulence — SKYbrary Knowledge Base. SKYbrary / Eurocontrol. SKYbrary (Eurocontrol) ID skybrary-wake-turbulence. https://skybrary.aero/articles/wake-vortex-turbulence ↗