Windshear and Wake Turbulence Avoidance

Don’t let a wake or windshear event surprise you. Be prepared for it by understanding when the potential hazard exists and more importantly how to avoid it by watching this video.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:45 Accident analysis
03:35 Wake turbulence
02:00 Takeoff
11:35 Windshear Sources

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[ksconservation]

My first solo out of the pattern, I returned to Allegheny County Airport and tower told me, "You are number 2 for landing behind the B-17 on short final. Caution wake turbulence!" Pretty incredible to watch that B-17 come in ahead of me and I was DEFINITELY cautious of wake turbulence!

[drnathan]

23/23 As a 24 year paramedic, I am sorry for your loss. I HATE to hear these stories. Even though I am not a certified pilot, I enjoy your videos GREATLY! Thank YOU for your service.

[heathjarvis]

23 for 23. This kind of information is invaluable. My father is a very experienced and knowledgeable corporate pilot who once told me that the ONLY scenario that ever made him crash the simulator was wind shear. If we can avoid it, we won't have to fly out of it. Keep in mind that wingtip vortices typically descend at the rate of 300-500 fpm. So even if a go-around airplane passed by 30-60 seconds ago at an altitude of a few hundred feet, you may have to wait before his wake hits you.

Also, if the wingtip vortex of a large aircraft is larger than the wingspan of the plane you're flying, there's NOTHING you can do to fly out of it, because the swirling air you are flying in has completely encompassed the airplane. In those cases, it is sometimes recommended to actually roll INTO the direction of the uncontrolled roll in order to complete the roll faster and get back to straight and level flight.

Here are some great videos about wake turbulence and wind shear.

A Challenger 604 at cruise altitude rolled after encountering the wake of an Airbus A380 flying 1, 000 feet higher on the same airway:

Single engine plane takes off behind Antonov AN-2 and rolls in their vortex just after becoming airborne:

Cessna 120 encounter helicopter wake turbulence on landing:

Beechcraft Bonanza encounters wake turbulence from a Ford Trimotor during landing at Oshkosh:

Glider towers and gliders during a microburst event:

[foxfire]

23/23
Sorry to hear that about your friend. The same thing happened to my dentist about 10 years back.
Your videos are amazing. I enjoy every minute of them. I'm still a student pilot getting ready for my checkride this month. Today, 1/23/2023, I experienced wake turbulence from a larger aircraft. I was in downwind about to land on 35. He was west of me in a twin engine beachcraft. He was booking. He reported 3 miles to join left downwind. I was trying to remember what to do. I said to myself. He's going to drop flaps soon, and he's going to be dirty. I can't outrun him, lol, but I have to give him the right away. I saw him on my left wing. He turn downwind early same altitude. So, I extended my downwind and stayed at a higher altitude. But I had to watch my altitude and distance because my airpirt is in the outer ring of class C at 1, 700 and the class C airspace, G/17, is in front of me about 2 miles. So, I slowed down. I had to remember his wake. (The wind was blowing variable @3kts.) So, I turned base and stayed above his glad path and landed safely. I did feel a little of his wake, but it was very faint. Watching your videos and studying does pay off. I hope many pilots do the same. My instructor and you, Jason, are amazing. When I was doing my mock checkride, another instructor said, "You know more than the other students. How is that?" I told him that I follow MZEROA, and I learned a lot. I said, "A good pilot is always learning." Thanks for the videos.

[Richard-monc]

23/23. The length at discussing about windshear and wake turbulance should not be compromised. I listened to this topic attentively because we all need to understand the hazards and real accidents that happened from turbulence so we can make better decisions to avoid it and be safer. I'm going review that chapter in the AIM you've suggested before going to sleep.

[mikee.]

I learned to fly at San Jose International in a Warrior, paid attention to wake turbulence from the very beginning of my training. Landed behind airliners frequently. Always did a go-around behind any Jumbo or 757 for sure! 23/23

[jeffconstantine]

23/23. Heart breaking story. So sorry for your loss and thank you for your service to the aviation community with these videos. I’ve learned a ton and we’ve got 8 more to go!

[taketothesky]

23 for 23
I had a wake turbulence event turning base to final after 2 mile extended downwind for inbound citation. It surprised me and my CFI, as by all standards, it should not have been there. Nice, cool, calm night, and there it was. Handled it successfully and learned a valuable lesson about extending the full 3 minutes before turning in.

[aleixparis]

23/23. I'm sorry for your loss. Thanks for the outsanding video, one of the most informative of the series.

[davidcole]

23/23 Jason, I'm thankful you did this video. It's imperative that we as pilots understand that the things we learn can and will save our lives. Aviation can quickly turn into a deadly serious business and we have to always have that in the back of our mind.

[tonyg]

My "windshear" experience happened on final to Rwy 21 in Prescott, AZ way back as a student pilot. A vortex (dust devil) formed in front of me over the approach end of the runway. The problem with this dust devil was that there was no dust! The only clue was what looked like a small plastic bag that shot across and then straight up in front of me. Luckily, I was in and out of it in a second, but it yawed the aircraft enough that I had to go-around. Scary stuff, but SO important to learn! Thanks Jason.

[ij]

23/23 thank you that you shared personal story. It's better to learn on other people mistakes then your own.

[chrishayes]

Sorry about your friend’s accident. It is good you bring it up. Very helpful for GA. I started late (January 15) I just got caught up. Now I’m 23/23. That’s for a boat load of good information!!

[Kervalen]

23/23. So sorry for your loss of a good pilot and good friend. There was a similar accident with a light plane at nearby KSNA when they encountered wake turbulence following a heavy jet on short final. Thank you for this important reminder to always be ready to go around if wind shear or wake turbulence is suspected or encountered.

[jimmyp]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your good mate. Tragic. Wind is a great topic to always keep in mind.

[themaverickproject]

This is one of the most interesting and important episodes you've done.

[txsptgw]

23 for 23. This video could be life saving information. Watched more than once, amazing 👏🏻

[martygenska]

#23; what a sobering video. Thanks! I was always taught to always keep my right hand on the throttle. I can still remember my instructor slapping my hand off when I was practicing simulated engine failure.

[dekky]

23/23 Great reminders. Hit my head on the canopy in cruise flight once. I never did see the aircraft causing the wake. Be aware.

[oldlineaviation]

Don't be sorry. I'm about 4 hours flight time from my Sport Pilot check ride. This was a huge help.