FAA Instrument Rating Airplane (IRA)Navigation SystemsEasy
A pilot is flying inbound on the 180° radial of a VOR station with a TO indication. To track the radial, the pilot should maintain a magnetic heading of:
- A090°
- B180°
- C000°
- D360°
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Correct answer: B. 180°
If a pilot is flying inbound on the 180° radial with a TO indication, it means the aircraft is headed towards the VOR station on that radial. To track the 180° radial inbound, the pilot should maintain a magnetic heading of 180°.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A heading of 090° would be flying across the VOR radials.
- C. A heading of 000° would be flying outbound on the 180° radial.
- D. A heading of 360° (or 000°) would be flying outbound on the 180° radial relative to the VOR station.
VOR Inbound Tracking
To track inbound on a VOR radial, set the desired radial in the OBS and fly the heading indicated by the 'TO' flag, keeping the CDI centered.
- OBS setting matches the radial you want to fly TO.
- CDI centered, 'TO' flag displayed.
- Aircraft heading should match the OBS setting.
Memory trick: TO means you fly the number.