Question 1
What is wake turbulence, and from which part of the aircraft does it originate?
Correct Answer:
Wingtip vortices generated by lift production that trail behind and below an aircraft
Question 2
According to FAA wake turbulence categories, which aircraft type generates the most severe wake?
Correct Answer:
Super category aircraft like the A380 and AN-124
Question 3
What is the standard IFR departure separation behind a Heavy jet for a Small aircraft departing the same runway?
Correct Answer:
2 minutes or 3 nautical miles radar
Question 4
What does 'MACH tuck' or 'Mach tuck' refer to, and why is it relevant to high-altitude ATC?
Correct Answer:
A pitch-down tendency as an aircraft approaches critical Mach number due to shifting center of lift
Question 5
What is 'coffin corner' and which aircraft type is most susceptible?
Correct Answer:
A narrow speed range at high altitude between stall speed and MMO where there is little margin; affects high-altitude jets
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