Hitman88.
This is where the debate went last year. 4444 8.7.3.4 states that....
8.7.3 Separation minima based on ATS surveillance systems
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8.7.3.4
The following distance-based wake turbulence separation minima shall be applied to aircraft being
provided with an ATS surveillance service in the approach and departure phases of flight in the circumstances given in
8.7.3.4.1.
However, 4444 does not state this H v H separation in the aerodrome wake departure section.
5.8 TIME-BASED WAKE TURBULENCE
5.8.3.1 A minimum separation of 2 minutes shall be applied between a LIGHT or MEDIUM aircraft taking off
behind a HEAVY aircraft or a LIGHT aircraft taking off behind a MEDIUM aircraft when the aircraft are using:
a) the same runway;
Various interpretations are held!
Discuss!