Wake turbulence is the disturbance in the air caused by an aircraft in flight. It is created by the difference in air pressure between the upper and lower surfaces of the aircraft’s wings. This disturbance can be hazardous to other aircraft, especially small aircraft and those flying at low altitudes.
It is important to avoid wake turbulence because it can cause the aircraft to experience sudden changes in altitude, roll, or yaw. This can be disorienting and lead to a loss of control. In some cases, wake turbulence can even cause the aircraft to crash.
