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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

When air flows over the aircraft wing, the shape of the airfoil creates low pressure above the wing and relatively higher pressure below the wing. Air Traffic Control uses this classification to separate aircraft and ensure that their wake turbulence does not affect other aircraft. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed?

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Recognising NASA Technology on Modern Airliners

Fear of Landing

Air Traffic Management Over the decades, NASA has developed a number of air traffic management simulation tools, including: Center TRACON Automation System (CTAS) – 1990s: CTAS is a suite of software tools developed by NASA that generates new information for air traffic controllers.

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Last of Its Kind

Plane and Pilot

Of those, six are now aviation professionals, including one air traffic controller. m2) Airfoil: NACA 43015 Empty weight: 1,150 lbs. One more is coming back to become a mentor and trainer with the foundation. Varga 2180TG General Crew: 2 Length: 21 ft., m) Wingspan: 30 ft., m) Height: 7 ft., m) Wing area: 144 sq.