Pilot Exam Coach

US Private Pilot

Switch to Canada PSTAR
AerodynamicsQuestion 442 of 934

A pilot lands behind another aircraft. Where should the pilot touch down to avoid its wake turbulence?

  1. Before the point where the other aircraft's wheels contacted the runway
  2. After the point where the other aircraft's wheels contacted the runway
  3. At the same point as the other aircraft
  4. Anywhere, if the approach is below the other path
Show answer

Correct answer: After the point where the other aircraft's wheels contacted the runway

The pilot should approach above the other aircraft's path and touch down after its touchdown point.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight — Wingtip Vortices — Avoiding Wake Turbulence, page 106

Practice aerodynamics

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026