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The definition of wake turbulence includes a number of phenomenon affecting flight safety. Which of the four choices are not included in the definition?
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Mach Buffet
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Vortices are generated at the moment an aircraft begins to
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leave the ground.
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Which three aircraft characteristics represent the greatest generated wake turbulence?
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heavy, clean, slow
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Which actor has the greatest impact on wake turbulence? Speed, weight, wing configuration, or pilot capabilities?
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Weight
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With zero wind, vortices near the ground will travel laterally at a speed of ____ knots? 10 to 20, 5 to 10, 2 to 3, or o
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2 to 3 knots
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Vortices from large aircrat will sink at a rate of approximately ___ to ___ feet per minute. 100-300, 300-500, 500-1000, 1000-2000
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300-500
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The ability of an aircraft to counteract the effects of induces roll is based on the ____ and ___of the aircraft. weight; counter control capabilities, wingspan; weight, winspan, counter control capabilities, speed; counter control capabilities
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wingspan, counter control capabilities
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A helicopter generates wingtip vortices when______. A) Lift is generated B) In stationary hover C) in vertical ascent D) in forward flight
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in forward flight
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