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The most dangerous area of a mountain wave for aircraft is the:

Q: The most dangerous area of a mountain wave for aircraft is the:

Rotor zone near mountain top level. The rotor zone, located below the wave crests near mountain-top level on the lee side, contains the most severe turbulence, sometimes exceeding the structural limits of aircraft.

Crest of the wave

Trough of the wave

Lenticular cloud

Rotor zone near mountain top level

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