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Chart Wise: Spirit of St. Louis ILS 26L

Flying Magazine

You could also identify this using the R-194 radial crossing from the STL VOR, using an ADF tuned to the NDB station of 227 if you still have one that works, or you can use your audio panel to identify passage of the outer marker beacon.

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Cross-Country Flying: Tips and Tricks for Planning and Executing Successful Tips

Aviators of Tomorrow

While GPS navigation systems have become standard in modern aviation, it is possible to fly cross-country using traditional navigation methods such as pilotage, dead reckoning, and radio navigation aids like VOR and NDB. It is highly recommended to have GPS navigation capabilities for cross-country flights.