BT wrote:

what that heck are you talking about... safety... photo ops?

Anyone can safely fly 1000ft above a heavy.. or in ATC approach airspace..
IFR.. 3 miles lateral.




ATC only needs one foot above a heavier aircraft to provide wake
turbulence separation, 100 feet above is the practical minimum as that's
what the mode C reports. Three miles only works until you are directly
behind.