Originally Posted by Eva San
As a matter of fact do you guys use a special separation for the big Antonovs ? But still, their weight is over the one from the "infamous" A380.
No we don't, we treat them like every other 'Heavy', (& we've had both the AN124s and the AN225 operate onto our piece of real estate) but (& please correct me if I'm wrong) isn't the severity of the vortex also a function of wing design, not just overall size / weight? I'm assuming that the Airbus wing is more 'state of the art' than Mr Antonov's (I sincerely hope the engines are, too!).
Like Gonzo I too expect a reduction (or at least, a change) in the requirement eventually - this was hinted at in the ATSIN.
RC