ZFT, some wake turbulence is simulated, by the instructor!
If a student has done a perfect or near-perfect steep turn in the simulator, I have been known to inject 2 to 3 seconds of light turbulence just as they roll out on a 360° turn.... a small ego boost to the student you see..
Amazing how many (all?) thought that it was real
Perhaps I'm guilty of originating an aviation myth, well, I had to leave my mark somewhere
Regards,
Old Smokey