AV Web

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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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NDB VOR Approach 98

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

That GPS display wasnt in the panel when the aircraft was certified, but you may not be comfortable making a trip with only a VOR receiver and a sectional chart if it goes blank. Finally, does the pilot determine that it’s necessary for the safe conduct of the flight?

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Transponder Airplanes Altimeter VOR 85

AV Web

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The two storms were in tight formation, on the move, and bearing down on my next VOR waypoint, Youngstown, Ohio. I told him what I was seeing and asked for a dogleg to the south to another VOR. It took a minute to get through the busy radio traffic to the enroute controller. He agreed and revised my IFR clearance.

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VOR Clearance Weather Pilot 97

AV Web

JANUARY 23, 2025

Photo By Brian Buck Taken at 6,000 feet between Sandhills (SDZ) VOR and KCAE. Photo By Pat Doyle One of my favorite photos of one of the coolest airplanes! Photo By Doug Eatman A Stewart Headwind and a Bonanza return together from a morning breakfast run to Okeechobee. Photo By Jimmy Hamilton Flying my SZD-55-1 glider out of Air Sailing NV.

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VOR Airplanes 98

AV Web

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

I was just stretching my legs to add VFR flight following to my toolkit, but rather than relying on VORs (only available part-time) I still preferred to navigate in a straight line, setting a heading and picking prominent landmarks along the way. My old Narco Escort 110 could navigate and communicate, but not both at the same time.

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VOR 98

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Demise of the Airway Beacon System: 1940s 1950s With the introduction of advanced radio navigation aids like VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) and ILS (Instrument Landing System) in the 1940s and 1950s, the Airway Beacon System began to lose its importance. Most issues regarding airport beacons are related to misidentification.

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VOR Pilot Instrument Landing System Weather 64

AV Web

JANUARY 15, 2025

Its comparable in that it has a VHF comm radio and VOR/ILS receiver. If we had to pick a preference for a vintage used GPS, we might go with a well-cared-for GNS 530W, but understand that it may not be a long-term solution because of support. We found plenty of them priced at or around the $5000 point. Dont forget the GPS antenna.

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VOR Threshold 98

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The weather was challenging, but quite flyable, until just before the JOT VOR, which was the outer marker on the ILS2L approach. The Flight I departed KAZO, and began to realize how tired and hungry I was but did not divert (mistake #4). Rain had begun as the approaching weather had arrived.

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Ceiling Weather AGL Approach 90

AV Web

JULY 17, 2024

To make controllers and the ATC computer happy, I used to file a flight plan with lots of airways, named fixes, and VORs. From IFR Magazine reader Mark Klebanoff I used to live in the Metro D.C. area and pretty much nobody was cleared direct. Then I moved to Ohio.

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VOR Approach Flight Plan 98

iPad Pilot News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Navigation and Approach Aids Here you’ll specify which type of navigation radios are on board.The most common selections are ADF, GPS (listed sometimes as GNSS), DME, ILS, VOR and LPV (if you have an approach-approved WAAS GPS).

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Flight Plan Transponder VOR Airplanes 105

Flying Magazine

MAY 6, 2024

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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VOR Final Approach Approach NDB 59

AV Web

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Pilots also have access to coupled approaches and can fly GPS, ILS, VOR, LOC and back course procedures when interfaced with a compatible GPS navigator. The GFC 500 autopilot also integrates with Garmins GI 275 and/or G5 electronic flight instruments.

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VOR Flight Deck Approach Pilot 98

Air Facts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

At which altitude and location on V573 would you expect the navigational signal of the HOT VOR/DME to be unreliable? Given the MARKI interection is only 21nm from the HOT VOR, navigation signal coverage will be satisfactory. Refer to figure 34.) 3,000 feet at APINE intersection. 6,000 feet at ELMMO intersection.

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Clearance NOTAMs VOR Descent 97

Ask a Flight Instructor

AUGUST 30, 2024

Would I do a turn to the CLT/VOR then outbound on the R-255 OR would ground give specific instructions? As normal I am assigned the Knights Three. So fly runway heading to 4000 expect vectors in 10 min. BUT if I was assigned the DEBIE transition how would I fly it?

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VOR Runway 59

Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Some pilots discover they need extra practice with performance landings or more time mastering VOR navigation, for instance. Still, its common to have weak spots, so its essential to communicate with your instructor about areas that need more attention.

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Federal Aviation Regulations Weather Pilot Cockpit 92

ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

Hurghada Approach passed us off to Cairo Control and they refused to give us a direct to the first Saudi VOR WEJ at the east side of the Red Sea due to unknown reasons. We coasted into mainland of Saudi-Arabia near the WEJ VOR and continued onwards to Al Ula. And then we droned on from VOR to VOR over the desert.

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VOR Density Altitude Approach Final Approach 52

Flight Training Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

At which altitude and location on V573 would you expect the navigational signal of the HOT VOR/DME to be unreliable? An ATC clearance to "CRUISE FOUR THOUSAND FEET" would indicate that the pilot is authorized to: vacate 4,000 feet without notifying ATC. climb to, but not descend from 4,000 feet, without further ATC clearance.

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Clearance VOR NOTAMs Descent 98

Plane and Pilot

JULY 16, 2024

VOR Indications Some VHF omnidirectional range (VOR)-related questions ask you to identify your position on a map based on the indication on the instrument. A great way to better understand these types of questions is to see the VOR in action, either in the airplane, or via simulation.

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Density Altitude Pilot Center of Gravity VOR 81

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

You can use the CDI with navigation aids like VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) or GPS. We wont explain technical details, so you may not understand the example if you havent used a VOR. Imagine were flying an HSI-equipped airplane away from VOR. Q: What is the difference between a VOR and a HSI?

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VOR Cockpit Altimeter Weather 52

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

We no longer need to worry about identifying VORs and dialing in the right radial, but we do need to worry about that thunderstorm sitting right on top of our direct route or the low ceiling at our destination. Book work and sim time really do pay off.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Northstar VFR

AUGUST 25, 2024

V: VOR INSPECTION (FAR 91.171) For any flight operated under instrument flight rules (IFR) using a VOR navigation system, the VOR must be routinely checked/maintained, and an operational check performed within the previous 30 days.

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Annual Inspection VOR Instrument Flight Rules Altimeter 64

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Next, introduce the VOR. Have them use the VOR to determine what radial they are on, and if the unit has DME, show you where they are on a sectional. For an extra level of challenge, reposition the virtual airplane and have the learner use the VORs to determine where they are using triangulation.

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Crosswind Airplanes VOR Runway 105

Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

An instrument rating unlocks access to: Airports with IFR approaches (ILS, RNAV, VOR, etc.) Access More Airports and Airspace Want to fly into a destination with unpredictable weather? A busy Class B airport? A mountain valley where clouds sit low over the ridges?

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Pilot Weather Approach Visual Flight Rules 52

AV Web

JUNE 6, 2024

After flying “several miles” toward the assigned VOR, the Bonanza began a tight right turn to 213 degrees and its rate of descent began to increase, ultimately reaching as high as 15,000 feet per minute. He climbed to close to 10,000 feet and was instructed twice to maintain 9,000, which he acknowledged with “descending to 9,000.”

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VOR Approach Descent Tail 76

AV Web

JUNE 6, 2024

After flying “several miles” toward the assigned VOR, the Bonanza began a tight right turn to 213 degrees and its rate of descent began to increase, ultimately reaching as high as 15,000 feet per minute. He climbed to close to 10,000 feet and was instructed twice to maintain 9,000, which he acknowledged with “descending to 9,000.”

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VOR Approach Descent Tail 75

Jetwhine

JULY 17, 2024

One time I observed a FAA ramp check of a Colombian cargo DC-8 in Miami and both their VOR/DME and ADF’s were INOP, however; they had one portable Garmin GPS with wire antenna that was attached to the captain’s side window with a suction cup. That satisfied the FAA inspector that they could legally depart Miami.

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VOR Pilot Cockpit Cargo 111

Gary's Flight Journal

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Since I was tracking the VOR I decided to knock out a VOR check, flying the Waterloo 171 degree radial to the IAF FEMOD. I made another nice approach then once again broke off early for pattern traffic. This time I cleared the area to the north to reposition for the Localizer 32 approach.

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VOR Approach Tail Cockpit 52

Pilot's Life Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Familiarity with navigation aids, such as VORs and GPS, is also important. Planning and executing a cross-country flight using pilotage (visual references) and dead reckoning (calculations based on time, speed, and course) are critical skills.

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Weather Pilot Aeronautical Decision-Making Federal Aviation Regulations 52

Gary's Flight Journal

MAY 3, 2024

I launched from runway three-two and pointed for the Snow Hill VOR. Once south of Myrtle Beach I was turned direct Charleston VOR. We finished breakfast and headed to the airport. I had completed the preflight yesterday so all I needed was to sump each tank and mount cameras. On departure I flew runway heading for a good distance.

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Runway Approach Weather VOR 102

Gary's Flight Journal

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

First turn was direct to the Charleston VOR (CHS) then expect vectors. My second example was my recent flight home from Vero Beach. I was given the RNAV GPS 17 approach into Mt Pleasant (KLRO) expect vectors. Sure enough I fell into the rabbit hole. No problem, I'm above a layer but knew I had to shoot an approach to get into LRO.

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VOR Approach 52

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

The Heading Indicator should not be confused with the Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), which is an evolution of the Heading Indicator that includes VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) and Instrument Landing System (ILS) indications.

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Instrument Flight Rules Descent 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 9, 2024

Most holding fixes are NAVAIDs such as VORs, RNAV (GPS) waypoints, and even ILS markers. When VORs are used as holding fixes, the fix is usually a specific DME distance on a particular radial. If the VOR doesn’t have DME capability, it will be the intersection between two radials from two separate VORs.

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VOR Pilot Crosswind Approach 52

Air Facts

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The VOR was useless, so I was now flying IFD (I Follow Directions) zig zagging across the country getting new vectors from time to time. He said the tower was about two miles out and if we didnt see ALL of it, we should return. I was advised to just follow the light area in the clouds above us also.

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Weather Airplanes VOR Runway 96

Flying Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Avoid this situation by sitting down with your CFI and going through the logbooks to verify the aircraft is airworthy, using the acronym AAV1ATE as your guide (ADs complied with, annual inspections, VOR every 30 days, 100-hour, altimeter/pitot static system every 24 calendar months, transponder every 24 calendar months, ELT check).

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Pilot Knot Annual Inspection Altimeter 116

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Santa Monica Municipal (KSMO) has a fix called DARTS, located on V-186, that serves as the intermediate fix for the RNAV 21 and the VOR-A approaches. This gives you a good planning workout in the simulator, as you are now in GPS tracking mode instead of VOR tracking mode.

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Aeronautical Information Manual VOR Approach Air Traffic Control 52

AV Web

JULY 7, 2024

We navigated using pilotage and occasionally a VOR. Have you ever seen those power outlet plugs in an airplane cockpit that we plug our iPads into? They used to contain cigarette lighters, which were used all the time to light cigarettes. Having a DME was a distant and expensive dream, and RNAV was out of the question for us.

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Cockpit Airplanes VOR Transponder 75

Pilot Institute

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Victor Airways Many low-altitude Victor Airways (VORs), also known as highways in the sky, run through Class E airspace. These airways help guide IFR and VFR aircraft from one navaid/VOR to another. It’s a zone where you can gradually adjust to different rules and procedures.

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Airspace Classes AGL VOR Weather 52