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When referencing navigation with respect to a VOR (VOR/VORTAC/TACAN) the correct verbal terminology/reference would be "Radial" as in, for example:

Intercept the Barko two seven zero radial

(with Barko [BAR] being the name of the VOR). When written on charts it would be BAR R-270.

When using the VOR system of navigation a bearing is not the correct reference; instead a radial is the correct reference.

In response to part of your question: What is the difference?:

If your aircraft is on the BAR R-270 you are directly west of BAR whether or not you are flying to or from BAR.

However, if your aircraft is on the BAR R-270 flying directly to BAR your course is 090 degrees to BAR. But if you are flying directly away from BAR then your bearing is 270 degrees from BAR.

But again, keep in mind that with VOR navigation "Radials" are used and are the referenced terminology and not "Bearings." Bearings, for example, would be referenced/used when navigation involves a Nondirectional beacon (NDB).

There are numerous examples of how this terminology is used in ATC/Pilot verbal communication or when using digital or paper navigation tools/charts/etc. This link is to the FAA Order JO 7110.65Z (Air Traffic Control Handbook) showing similar examples as noted above beginning on page 2-5-1 (Section 5. Route and NAVAID Description).

Question: What is the correct lingo for VOR communication?

When referencing navigation with respect to a VOR (VOR/VORTAC/TACAN) the correct terminology/reference would be "Radial" as in, for example:

Intercept the Barko two seven zero radial

(with Barko [BAR] being the name of the VOR). When written on charts it would be BAR R-270.

When using the VOR system of navigation bearing is not the correct communication/procedural reference.

There are numerous examples of how this terminology is used in ATC/Pilot verbal communication or when using digital or paper navigation tools/charts/etc. This link is to the FAA Order JO 7110.65Z (Air Traffic Control Handbook) showing similar examples as noted above beginning on page 2-5-1 (Section 5. Route and NAVAID Description).

When referencing navigation with respect to a VOR (VOR/VORTAC/TACAN) the correct verbal terminology/reference would be "Radial" as in, for example:

Intercept the Barko two seven zero radial

(with Barko [BAR] being the name of the VOR). When written on charts it would be BAR R-270.

When using the VOR system of navigation a bearing is not the correct reference; instead a radial is the correct reference.

In response to part of your question: What is the difference?:

If your aircraft is on the BAR R-270 you are directly west of BAR whether or not you are flying to or from BAR.

However, if your aircraft is on the BAR R-270 flying directly to BAR your bearing is 090 degrees to BAR. But if you are flying directly away from BAR then your bearing is 270 degrees from BAR.

But again, keep in mind that with VOR navigation "Radials" are used and are the referenced terminology and not "Bearings." Bearings, for example, would be referenced/used when navigation involves a Nondirectional beacon (NDB).

There are numerous examples of how this terminology is used in ATC/Pilot verbal communication or when using digital or paper navigation tools/charts/etc. This link is to the FAA Order JO 7110.65Z (Air Traffic Control Handbook) showing similar examples as noted above beginning on page 2-5-1 (Section 5. Route and NAVAID Description).

When referencing navigation with respect to a VOR (VOR/VORTAC/TACAN) the correct verbal terminology/reference would be "Radial" as in, for example:

Intercept the Barko two seven zero radial

(with Barko [BAR] being the name of the VOR). When written on charts it would be BAR R-270.

When using the VOR system of navigation a bearing is not the correct reference; instead a radial is the correct reference.

In response to part of your question: What is the difference?:

If your aircraft is on the BAR R-270 you are directly west of BAR whether or not you are flying to or from BAR.

However, if your aircraft is on the BAR R-270 flying directly to BAR your course is 090 degrees to BAR. But if you are flying directly away from BAR then your bearing is 270 degrees from BAR.

But again, keep in mind that with VOR navigation "Radials" are used and are the referenced terminology and not "Bearings." Bearings, for example, would be referenced/used when navigation involves a Nondirectional beacon (NDB).

There are numerous examples of how this terminology is used in ATC/Pilot verbal communication or when using digital or paper navigation tools/charts/etc. This link is to the FAA Order JO 7110.65Z (Air Traffic Control Handbook) showing similar examples as noted above beginning on page 2-5-1 (Section 5. Route and NAVAID Description).

When referencing navigation with respect to a VOR (VOR/VORTAC/TACAN) the correct verbal terminology/refernce would be "Radial" as in, for example:

Intercept the Barko two seven zero radial

(with Barko [BAR] being the name of the VOR). When written on charts it would be BAR R-270.

When using the VOR system of navigation a bearing is not the correct reference; instead a radial is the correct reference.

In response to part of your question: What is the difference?:

If your aircraft is on the BAR R-270 you are directly west of BAR whether or not you are flying to or from BAR.

However, if your aircraft is on the BAR R-270 flying directly to BAR your bearing is 090 degrees to BAR. But if you are flying directly away from BAR then your bearing is 270 degrees from BAR.

But again, keep in mind that with VOR navigation "Radials" are used and are the referenced terminology and not "Bearings." Bearings, for example, would be referenced/used when navigation involves a Nondirectional beacon (NDB).

There are numerous examples of how this terminology is used in ATC/Pilot verbal communication or when using digital or paper navigation tools/charts/etc. This link is to the FAA Order JO 7110.65Z (Air Traffic Control Handbook) showing similar examples as noted above beginning on page 2-5-1 (Section 5. Route and NAVAID Description).

When referencing navigation with respect to a VOR (VOR/VORTAC/TACAN) the correct verbal terminology/reference would be "Radial" as in, for example:

Intercept the Barko two seven zero radial

(with Barko [BAR] being the name of the VOR). When written on charts it would be BAR R-270.

When using the VOR system of navigation a bearing is not the correct reference; instead a radial is the correct reference.

In response to part of your question: What is the difference?:

If your aircraft is on the BAR R-270 you are directly west of BAR whether or not you are flying to or from BAR.

However, if your aircraft is on the BAR R-270 flying directly to BAR your bearing is 090 degrees to BAR. But if you are flying directly away from BAR then your bearing is 270 degrees from BAR.

But again, keep in mind that with VOR navigation "Radials" are used and are the referenced terminology and not "Bearings." Bearings, for example, would be referenced/used when navigation involves a Nondirectional beacon (NDB).

There are numerous examples of how this terminology is used in ATC/Pilot verbal communication or when using digital or paper navigation tools/charts/etc. This link is to the FAA Order JO 7110.65Z (Air Traffic Control Handbook) showing similar examples as noted above beginning on page 2-5-1 (Section 5. Route and NAVAID Description).