747 overtakes 737.....

[Justdroppedin]

[Gates07]

whats neat about this is that another pilot is filming this and probably conversing with both so you have aircraft on the same flight path but of course a couple of thousand ft apart, or lets hope

[tubbs]

2000 feet minimum

[wedalan]

Rvsm 1000’ separation.
Two aircraft travelling the same direction would be 2000’ apart allowing for an opposite travelling aircraft to pass between them with 1000’ clearance each.
Aircraft on a mag heading between 0deg up to 180 deg are to be at even altitudes, Aircraft travelling in a direction between 180deg and 360 are to be at odd altitudes.

As far as talking with passing aircraft, lol! Rarely! It’s just another face in the crowd. While the picture is something that people who don’t fly, don’t see everyday, for those of us who do fly, it’s about as exciting as watching a semi passing on the TransCanada. If everyone did that the radios would be to congested. ��

[Gates07]

what about the turbulence from of the heavy to the 737? or is that not a factor like it is on the ground

[wedalan]

Yes, wake separation is always a factor. When passing directly above and below, there is very little concern. When passing behind another aircrafts wake, think of it like the wake left behind a boat. Generaly, passing wake dissipation is about 2 mins, when they go through your 12 O’clock set your timer, check distance with your tcas. As time passes the wake dissipates. It varies on enroute and terminal areas, as well as light behind heavy categories, as well as same weight catagories. Other factors to consider are wind direction, speed and configuration of the aircraft ahead. As I write, I have to say it’s almost exhaustive to put all on a short reply..many factors to consider. If in doubt give yourself plenty of space. I have been caught by surprise by wake turbulence on occasion and it can be very “attention getting” to say the least. A very sobering reason to always wear the seat belt.
An aircraft can take the stresses of almost all turbulence out there, but the unsecured people and loose objects inside will be thrown.

Otherwise “Please sit back and enjoy the in flight hospitality and service”

Btw Tubbs your avitar pic looks like the guy I’ve had to sit next to evertime i deadhead