Funkeruski
Pre-takeoff checklist
Went out and did my second solo today in the pattern. Did a couple of touch n goes with my CFI before he turned me loose. While waiting at the runway hold line for a landing jet, I asked him about wake turbulence in this situation. The way I understand it, I should not lift off the ground until I am beyond the touchdown point of the jet. I asked my CFI while we were holding, and he told me I needed to lift off before the touchdown point. I told him I was calling BS on him. Seems like if we were to do it his way, I'd be much more likely to fly right through the turbulence, whereas if we did it my way, there would be no wake turbulence as I am beyond the jet's touchdown point. Of course, may have to cruise down the runway a bit if done my way, but since its a 172, runway length is not an issue.
So, I now turn it over to the board to tell me who is right.
So, I now turn it over to the board to tell me who is right.