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In addition to everything else, this pilot may have put himself at considerable risk of running into wake turbulence by following behind a 727. Waiting 3 minute
by mannykannot 4y ago
In addition to everything else, this pilot may have put himself at considerable risk of running into wake turbulence by following behind a 727. Waiting 3 minutes or more for the vortices to dissipate would not have gone down well in this situation.
- tjohns 4y agoThe 3 minute delay for wake turbulence is required by ATC procedures (when applicable). It can only be waived by the pilot in specific situations, and only by the pilots request. It's built into the procedures, expected, and is totally acceptable. Source: FAA JO 7110.65, Chapter 3, Section 10 ("Arrival Procedures and Separation") https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/atc_html/chap3_section_10.html https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/atc_html...