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Short Final: ‘Digital’ Navigation

AV Web

As I got close to the airport and Potomac Approach established my position, the following conversation ensued: Approach: Maintain current heading, intercept and follow radial XXX AML VOR. Me: Negative VOR, Sir. Approach: In that case maintain current heading, intercept and follow radial XXX Georgetown NDB. Me: Negative NDB, Sir.

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Chart Wise: Spirit of St. Louis ILS 26L

Flying Magazine

Subscribe Now Featured A) Two Radials Depicted From the STL VOR, there are two radials depicted that intersect with the final approach path—the R-144 and the R-194. Transitioning from the TOY VOR is also a heavy line radial along the R-261 and notes that no procedure turn would be needed (NoPT).

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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.