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Old 11th June 2002 | 16:49
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FWA NATCA
 
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Re: Takeoff delay behind a 757 at EGLL

Dick,

In the US, a 757 is treated just like a Heavy because of the wake turbelence created behind it. This means that non-heavy departures (acft gross weight below 250,000 lbs) behind a 757 will wait 2 or 3 minutes depending on the departure point.

Mike
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