Helicopter Wake Turbulence

Wake turbulence is a well known phenomenon and well taught and understood with regard to heavy fixed wing aircraft. The knowledge of wake turbulence with regard to rotor wing aircraft is less known and not well taught. We are working hard to increase the knowledge of helicopter wake turbulence. Below you will find videos, links to articles, and links to webinars on the topic. I am happy to do this presentation to your pilots group via in person or on zoom.
helicopter wake turbulence  3-3-2 rule poster

Download the Report:

Flight Test Investigation of Rotorcraft Wake Vortices in Forward Flight

NAFI – Helicopter Wake Turbulence

Download the 3 – 3 – 2 Helicopter Wake Turbulence Poster

Rotor Magazine Article – Caution: Helicopter Wake Turbulence

AOPA: Pilots Push For Helicopter Wake-Turbulence Awareness

Article: Helicopter Wakes from Aviation Safety by Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside

Accident/Incident Reports involving Helicopter Wake Turbulence

Aviation Investigation Final Report:
Accident #WPR22LA072
Upland, California
Aviation Investigation Final Report:
Accident #ERA22LA304
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Aviation Investigation Final Report:
Accident #ERA23LA353
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Aviation Investigation Final Report:
Accident #ERA22LA125
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Aviation Investigation Final Report:
Accident #ERA24LA212
Georgetown, Ohio
Aviation Investigation Final Report:
Accident #ATL00FA026
Chamblee, Georgia