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Old 14th July 2009 | 19:08
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callum91
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Wake Turbulence

Hello

I recently experienced wake turbulence for the first time when I was cleared for take off shortly after a large helicopter was cleared take off, crossing the upwind end of the runway and was wondering what the procedure is for light aircraft pilots - was it my responsibility to decline take off clearance and should I have told someone?

It was only minor (like turbulence which can occur naturally) - a sudden bank of about 20 degrees and a stall warning just as I was climbing out where the helicopter had been.

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