wake turbulence
Hello
First time posting, not a pilot.
I had a question about wake turbulence ... is it considerably more powerful behind an aircraft when it is landing or taking off, with slats and flaps extended ... as opposed to cruising? I would have thought there wouldn't be much when the aircraft is flying faster and with flaps and slats retracted ... or is there a relationship?
I did a search and what is the term "alpha" in relation?
Thanks,
iain