Basic VOR Tutorial

Just the basics of VOR navigation...

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[FSXIV]

Very nicely said. Thanks!

[frank2398]

The lines "in between them" are not called "vectors". These "highways in the sky" are called "Victor Airways". (i.e. The Ohare VOR [freq 113.9] to Polo VOR [freq 112.2] would be VICTOR 172). VOR is NOT obsolete, it is just supplemented by GPS. Even the most modern "Glass cockpit" allows for VOR intercept upon GPS failure or signal loss. (see the Garmin G1000 GA user manual)

[FSXIV]

@frank2398 Yes, very well said, thank you for your input.

[FSXIV]

Yeah, I do. But I never use it. I use AIM almost everyday however, so if you want, my AIM Sn is: Core2King

[Keithskool]

Well explained...but what i dont get is when you are following co-ordinates to the next VOR station (ie follow 220degrees) why make a right turn to 250 degrees.?

[FSXIV]

@Keithskool A right turn? Yes-this is only if you are changing direction to the heading of 250 after you pass over the VOR that you are currently on course for. Otherwise you just stay on the 220 radial till you reach your VOR station, then change your course to 250 degrees.

[usafcabledawg]

Not bad, but what your referring to isn't a "vector" it's a victor airway. A vector typically is an assigned heading by atc. Also, VOR's are still very heavily used in commercial aviation.

Overall, not too bad though.

[MrStinkyfeets]

very useful... mate u did a great job!!

[mynewsong]

THIS IS GREAT I HAVE LEARNED A LOT. THANKS MUCH

[telosfd]

I making a departure from LGKR RNW 35. So my KRK VOR is In 150 deg. south in freq 114.70. After take off right turn to 150 course,but i can found eazyly the needl of VOR. What exactly should I do after takeoff. Thanks a lot.

[bbbrutha1]

FINALLY A VIDEO I UNDERSTAND! YOU'RE AWESOME BRO!

:)

[model947]

I really don't understand why people have to curse all the time , if you don't agree totally it would be most appropriate not to respond , if you have a better way of doing things. I don't see you teaching anything.

[sbestpa]

In reality, a large percentage of commercial aviation flights still use VOR airways for navigation. While som eof the terminology could be more precise, I thought this was a decent primer on VOR. As far as light aircraft goes, almost everyone is using GPS for navigation, but not everyone has an IFR certified unit. Those that don't can still get substantial use out of their GPS, but still must legally rely on VORs and low-altitude airways for flight planning. RSBest, CFII

[zcg3]

Fuck VOR. Just use the goddamn GPS. If the GPS system fails then use a backup GPS. Always have two GPS units. There's too much shit to know and learn. What ever happened to just flying the fuckin' plane. Too much time is spent with bullshit. Anyone that has a problem with my comment, then kiss my rudder.

[ChristopherBix2]

Thanks for taking the time and effort to produce this. It's very helpful.

[reedy111111111111111]

very well put dude

[hakimihomayoon]

thank you for nice and simple explanation buddy.