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AT BASIC 12
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Aviation
Undergraduate 4
10/10/2013

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Term
The definition of “wake turbulence” includes a number of phenomenon affecting flight safety. Which of the four choices are not included in the definition?
Definition
Mach buffet
Term
Vortices are generated at the moment an aircraft begins to ________.
Definition
leave the ground
Term
Which three aircraft characteristics represent the greatest generated wake turbulence?
Definition
Heavy, clean, slow
Term
Which factor has the greatest impact on wake turbulence?
Definition
Weight
Term
With zero wind, vortices near the ground will travel laterally at a speed of ________ knots.
Definition
2 to 3
Term
Vortices from large aircraft will sink at a rate of approximately ________ to ________ feet per minute.
Definition
300 – 500
Term
The ability of an aircraft to counteract the effects of induced roll is based on the ________ and ________ of the aircraft.
Definition
wingspan; counter control capabilities
Term
A helicopter generates wingtip vortices when ________.
Definition
in forward flight
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