CPL Meteorology · Mock exam

You are conducting wake turbulence avoidance behind a B737 that has just landed. You are landing a Cessna 210 on the same runway. Wind is calm. What is the MINIMUM operationally safe separation and why?

• A.2 minutes (120 seconds) in calm conditions
• B.1 minute is adequate
• C.No separation is needed if you can visually confirm the preceding B737 has fully cleared the runway
• D.30 seconds after the B737 has crossed the runway threshold