What is the recommended action to minimize wake turbulence during takeoff if a large jet takes off shortly before you?

The recommended action to minimize wake turbulence is to plan to takeoff after a sufficient time gap. This is crucial because wake turbulence, generated by larger aircraft due to their wings creating lift, can pose a significant hazard, especially during takeoff and landing phases. By allowing a time gap after a large jet takes off, you give the wake turbulence enough time to dissipate, reducing the risk of encountering dangerous air conditions that could destabilize your aircraft.

Creating this buffer is a standard protocol to ensure flight safety, as it accounts for the potential for the wake's rotational vortices to still be present in the airspace. Ensuring that sufficient time has passed allows any residual turbulence from the departing jet to clear the area where you will be taking off, thus minimizing the risk of turbulence-induced roll or loss of control during your own takeoff.