How should you avoid wake turbulence when taking off after a large aircraft has landed?

To effectively avoid wake turbulence when taking off after a large aircraft has landed, it's important to understand the behavior of wake turbulence and its potential hazard. Wake turbulence is generated by the lift produced by an aircraft's wings, and larger aircraft create more pronounced wake vortices that can persist in the air even after the aircraft has moved on.

Taking off after the aircraft's landing point ensures that your aircraft is well clear of the area where the wake turbulence might still be descending or lingering. By timing your takeoff to occur after this point, you minimize the risk of encountering the disruptive air currents caused by the larger aircraft.

This strategy is especially critical in scenarios where the aircraft has just landed, as the vortices can linger on the runway and into the flight path for several moments. It's always crucial for pilots to be aware of these factors to ensure a smooth and safe departure.