How can wake turbulence be avoided?

The correct answer focuses on visualizing the vortex location and avoiding it. Wake turbulence is created by an aircraft as it moves through the air, producing rotating vortices that can be hazardous to smaller aircraft. These vortices typically occur behind larger aircraft and can persist for several minutes after the aircraft has passed.

By visualizing the location of these vortices, pilots can strategize their flight paths to keep a safe distance from them. This involves understanding the typical positions where vortices can develop and planning to avoid flying through these areas, especially during takeoff and landing phases when the risks are heightened.

Maintaining a constant altitude, flying directly behind a larger aircraft, or increasing speed during descent do not effectively mitigate the risk posed by wake turbulence. In fact, flying directly behind a larger aircraft would increase exposure to its wake. Simply climbing or maintaining altitude does not account for the horizontal distance needed from the vortices, and increasing speed during descent could potentially lead to a loss of control in turbulent conditions rather than providing a safer flight environment.