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AINsight: Who’s Responsible for Wake Vortex Avoidance?

For business aircraft pilots, the best tactic to surviving a wake turbulence encounter is to avoid it altogether.

By Stuart “Kipp” Lau • Contributor - Safety

July 22, 2022

Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Contributor - Safety

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Pilot, safety expert, consultant, and aviation journalist Stuart “Kipp” Lau writes about flight safety and airmanship for AIN.

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