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AC 90-23G - Aircraft Wake Turbulence

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90-23G - Aircraft Wake Turbulence

Date Issued
February 10, 2014
Responsible Office
AFS-400
Description

This advisory circular (AC) presents basic information on wake vortex behavior, alerts pilots to the hazards of aircraft wake turbulence, and recommends operational procedures to avoid wake turbulence encounters.