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How I failed my IFR Practical Test Twice

Air Facts

To my surprise, the Cessna 172S that I have flown for all my training for Private Pilot and Instrument training, had a lapsed 30-day VOR check. I went into the office and informed them of the out-of-date VOR check and a mechanic took the airplane up while I was doing the oral portion of the checkride to complete the VOR check.

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How to Fly a VOR Approach: Made Easy

Pilot Institute

Are you curious about flying a VOR approach? If you’re aiming to master instrument-rated flying, it’d be valuable to learn about VOR approaches. We’ll cover what a VOR approach is, how to fly it step-by-step, and even whether GPS can replace it in today’s navigation. Ready to make VOR approaches easy?

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Video tip: how do VORs work?

Flight Training Central

In the age of GPS and iPad it can be tempting to look past the traditional forms of ground-based radio navigation like VOR in favor of direct-to navigation and moving map displays.

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What Are the Different Types of VORs (Service Volumes)?

Pilot Institute

VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) stations were once the most common radio navigational aid (NAVAID) in the United States. Since 2016, the FAA has been decommissioning VORs as GPS becomes the primary form of navigation. The FAA added two new expanded SSVs for Low and High VORs. What is a Service Volume?

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How to Fly an ILS Approach

Pilot Institute

The localizer operates within a subset of the VHF (Very High Frequency) range, similar to VOR, but the underlying technology differs. Modern NAV receivers are typically capable of decoding both VOR and localizer signals, including glideslope signals, even though these systems use distinct technical mechanisms. for the localizer and 0.7

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AVIATES Acronym Explained

Pilot Institute

V – VOR Check If you’re flying under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), your VOR navigation equipment must be tested every 30 days. Logging the VOR check in your maintenance records is a must for compliance. Keep up with your annual inspection and the VOR check. They make sure that your aircraft meets airworthiness standards.

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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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