Originally Posted by
Chiefttp
Winds can certainly affect wake turbulence. I witnessed this often airdropping paratroopers.
in large formations of C-141’s. Above a certain wind speed and angle we actually adjusted our formation position to avoid Wake turbulence. For example the #2 ac in a standard formation was usually to the right of lead, but above a certain wind speed and direction the #2 jet would transition to the left side of lead to avoid Wake turbulence among the aircraft as well as for the paratroopers.
If two aircraft are in formation, in the same air mass (obviously, because they are close together!) can you explain why wind will affect them relative to each other? Aerodynamically the aircraft do not "know" there is any wind.