Operational Procedureseasy#1023
Wake vortices from a preceding aircraft tend to:
A
Descend and move outward at 2-3 knots
CorrectB
Remain at the flight path altitude
C
Rise above the flight path
D
Dissipate immediately in strong headwinds
Explanation
Wake vortices descend at 300-500 ft/min and drift outward from the generating aircraft's track at approximately 2-3 knots.
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