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Due to the high operating speeds in cruise flight and the standard 1000 ft. vertical separation in RVSM airspace, wake can be encountered up to 25 nm behind the generating aircraft. Credit: ...
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Wakes can be encountered up to 25 nm behind the generating aircraft. The most significant encounters are reported within a distance of 15 nm. Credit: EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2017-10 Fast ...