Scenario 36: When taking off behind a heavy jet that just departed from the same runway, the safest action is to:

Question: Scenario 36: When taking off behind a heavy jet that just departed from the same runway, the safest action is to:

Answer options:

• Lift off before the heavy's rotation point and climb above the heavy's flight path
• Take off immediately to save runway
• Use full flaps for a steeper climb ✅ Wait for the wake to dissipate (typically 2 minutes) and rotate before the heavy's rotation point

Correct answer: Wait for the wake to dissipate (typically 2 minutes) and rotate before the heavy's rotation point

Explanation: Wait the recommended interval (typically ~2 minutes) and lift off before the heavy's rotation point, then climb above its flight path to avoid wake turbulence. The correct answer is "Wait for the wake to dissipate (typically 2 minutes) and rotate before the heavy's rotation point". This capacity-fill scenario 36 reinforces the same competency for the pstar bank and follows the certified explanation standard.