What is the recommended action to avoid wake turbulence during takeoff?

Taking off before the wake turbulence path is the recommended action for avoiding wake turbulence during takeoff. Wake turbulence is generated by larger aircraft as they move through the air, specifically from the wingtip vortices that can persist in the air for some time after the aircraft has left the ground. These vortices can pose a significant hazard to smaller aircraft during takeoff and landing phases.

By choosing to take off before the wake turbulence path, a pilot minimizes the risk of encountering these vortices, as they will have dissipated by the time the smaller aircraft is airborne. This strategy enhances safety and helps maintain a buffer zone between the smaller aircraft and the larger one that created the turbulence.

The other options, while they may suggest alternatives, do not effectively address the specific problem of wake turbulence management. Taking off after the larger aircraft could expose the smaller craft to the very turbulence it aims to avoid, while extending the takeoff roll or flying at a lower altitude do not directly mitigate the risks associated with wake turbulence. Properly timing the takeoff to ensure a clear path is the most effective method to ensure safety in the presence of larger aircraft.