NAVIGATION

VOR Navigation in Practice: Radials, Tracking & Intercepts

Master VOR navigation principles, OBS course selection, TO/FROM flags, CDI needle tracking, and wind drift compensation.

The VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) transmits 360 magnetic radials outward from its ground station, forming the backbone of conventional radio navigation.

Understanding Radials vs Headings

A radial is always a magnetic bearing emanating outward from the VOR transmitter (from 001° to 360°). Being on the 090 radial means your aircraft is geographically located east of the VOR station regardless of your aircraft heading.

TO/FROM Flags and CDI Needle Tracking

The TO flag indicates that flying the selected OBS course will take you toward the station; the FROM flag indicates you are flying away from the station.

Intercept angles typically range from 30° to 45° to track the desired radial smoothly without overshooting.

Nota Educacional

Este artigo faz parte da biblioteca educacional FOX SIM e destina-se a fins de estudo e simulação de voo. Para operações aeronáuticas reais, consulte sempre as publicações oficiais (AIP, ROTAER, NOTAM) e manuais aprovados da aeronave.

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