Navigation Aids: VOR - QT
Updated: Apr 20, 2021
Lesson Quicktakes cover the items that should be memorized from each of the wifiCFI Lessons. They do not cover all of the lesson details in-depth.
VOR TYPES:
VOR = Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range.
VOR/DME = VOR with Distance Measuring Equipment (DME).
VORTAC = VOR with TACAN (military use only).
VOR SERVICE VOLUMES:
Line of sight.
TERMINOLOGY:
OBS = Omnibearing Selector.
CDI = Course Deflection Indicator.
Cone of Confusion = Area near the VOR where signal is unreliable.
Reverse Sensing = Pilot induced error giving erroneous information.
TIME AND DISTANCE CALCULATIONS:
ANNOTATING VOR CHECKS:
SLED
S = Signature.
L = Location.
E = Error Amount.
D = Date.
VOR CHECK TYPES:
VOT = VOR Test Facility. +/-4.
Ground Check. +/-4.
Airborne Check.+/-6.
Dual VOR Check. 4 degree difference.