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Old 11th Aug 2008, 07:43
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None of you are correct, The B757 is classified as a "H" (heavy) for departure ahead of another aircraft and for wake turbulence intrail spacing in flight, and is categorised as a "M" (medium) when it is following preceding traffic, either on take off or in flight spacing.

So, a "H" departure (ie an A330) with a B757 to follow, then the 757 is considered to be an "M". If the B757 is ahead of a B737 (medium) then a wake turbulence spacing appropriate to a "H" leading is required.

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