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Wake Vortex Turbulence — SKYbrary Knowledge Base

Published 2023-12-01 From SKYbrary / Eurocontrol 1 author
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Abstract

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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 ↗