Wake turbulence is the chaotic air movements that follow an aircraft, consisting of wingtip vortices and jetwash. It is dangerous if another aircraft gets caught in it, particularly during takeoff and landing. The International Civil Aviation Organization has developed rules to minimize the possibility of wake turbulence hazard. Wake turbulence refers to the chaotic motions […]
Wakes and funerals are ceremonies to honor the dead. A wake is a time for visiting and commemorating the dead, while a funeral is a formal ceremony conducted by an officiant. Funeral customs vary around the world, and rules of conduct differ between wakes and funerals. Wakes and funerals are both ceremonies held to honor […]
