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Old 15th Oct 2005, 21:56
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EladElap
 
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According to the SA CAA, any aircraft in excess of 136 000 KG is classed as Heavy wake turbulence cat.

Seems like only the yanks use the term heavy after an aircraft callsign. Anyone know if this is an FAA requirement or merely to aid with ATC wake turbulence separation?
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