Questions tagged [vor]
VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) is a radio navigation technology used by aircraft to determine their position and remain on-course.
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When is DME not required for a VOR approach?
The only time instance I've seen is when there are published times at different speeds for flying the distance between the FAF and the MAP. Are there any other ways this is achieved?
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Can missed approach procedures be used for a PT?
I know what a procedure turn looks like, it can either be a HILPT or a teardrop course reversal, however is a missed approach procedure that is simply a hold at the station (at the VOR for a VOR ...
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Difference between VOR approach (with DME required) and VOR DME approach?
VOR-A approach into KSFY
VOR/DME-A approach into 57C
These are two random examples of approaches I found that appear identical in the way they'd be flown and their setup. The first at KSFY is titled ...
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What is the difference between VOR compass rose radial and magnetic course? [duplicate]
On Foreflight, if you plan the route "OMN to WORMS", which is on the OMN 219° radial, the app gives me the route is 226° magnetic course.
Looking at the chart supplement, the OMN VORTAC ...
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VOR intercept calculation
For simulation only in A320,without using MCDU intercept, is there a quick way to calculate both time & degrees needed to change course?
For inbound course, I saw some calculations such as (...
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CDFA VOR Approaches: What to Do When Above MDA?
Hello Aviation Enthusiasts,
I've been pondering two scenarios that often come up during VOR approaches using the CDFA (Continuous Descent Final Approach) principle. I'd love to hear insights and ...
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VOR Circle-to-Land rules (KSBP - San Luis Obispo Regional, CA)
I am a PPL student planning to get CPL/ ATPL, so I practice a lot IFR on simulators, and I came across an approach in KSBP airport which brought me some doubts while reading the chart.
My questions ...
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Detail an appropriate report to ATC when entering a holding pattern?
Regarding VOR holding calls, what should be included in the initial call when entering hold in the Houston TX USA area?
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Do you need a working VOR ground facility to fly a VOR approach if you have an FAA approved WAAS GPS? (e.g. G1000)
since TSO C145 and C146 are considered stand-alone units (you don't need an actual VOR receiver in a/c to fly the VOR approach or to fly on V airways), However, do the ground-based navaids (VOR) still ...
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Can we do this approach using suitable RNAV instead of ADF/ DME,
KCEW has VOR-A approach. And this has NOTME FIX MINIMA, which requires ADF or DME. However, these ADF or DME are used to find NOTME FIX, (to detect direction of LOM or Distance). In other words ADF ...
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How can I identify VDP on VOR 1 runway 36 at KOCF
at Ocala international airport (KOCF), they have VOR runway 36 approach. The VDP is 2.7 NM away from the OCF vortac. But my aircraft is not equipped with DME. How can I identify the VDP without using ...
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how do people do VOR airborne check on KOCF?
Georgia has one VOR receiver check point, which is Vienna. The chart supplement says:
Vienna (Crisp County-Cordele) 116.5/VNE A/1300 Radial 226 19NM, with check point description stating over the ...
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Why are some of the boxes with VOR information thick (like IST VOR) but some of the boxes are thin (like UHM VOR)?
Why are some of the boxes with VOR information thick (like IST VOR) but some of the boxes are thin (like UHM VOR)?
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1 in 60 rule for VORs
I'm working on some math questions for a CPL exam (not the FAA written), and I am curious about the 1:60 rule. How does that math work out? I know that if you're 60 NM from the station and 1 NM off ...
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