What should you do if you're landing on the same runway behind a large airplane?

When landing behind a large airplane on the same runway, maintaining altitude above the large airplane's flight path is crucial because of the wake turbulence that the larger aircraft generates. Large airplanes displace a significant amount of air as they move, and this can create strong turbulence in their wake, particularly in the airspace behind them. This turbulence can pose a serious risk to smaller aircraft, potentially leading to loss of control during landing.

By staying above the flight path of the large airplane, you can avoid the effects of this wake turbulence and ensure a safer landing. It's essential for pilots to understand the characteristics of wake turbulence and exercise caution when operating in proximity to larger aircraft.

Landing before the touchdown point of the larger airplane could lead you into a possibly unsafe situation given the turbulence, while landing directly after could place you in the wake itself. Making a go-around is also an option, but the better practice is to remain above until you are safely clear of the large aircraft’s flight path.