VOR Accuracy Checks Flashcards
What are the different methods for checking the accuracy of VOR equipment?
a. a VOR Test Signal (VOT) +-4
b. Ground checkpoint +-4
c. Airborne checkpoint +-6
d. a dual VOR check, within 4 degrees of e/o
e. select a radial over a known ground point, +-6
VOT requirements?
+-4
Ground Checkpoint requirements?
+-4
Airborne checkpoint requirements?
+-6
Dual VOR check requirements?
4 degres of each other
Select a radial over a known ground point requirements?
+-6
What records must be kept concerning VOR checks/
Each person making a VOR check shall enter the date, place, and bearing error, and sign the aircraft log or reliable record.
Where can a pilot find the location of airborne checkpoints, ground checkpoints, and VOT testing stations?
Locations are published in the A/FD
What procedure is used when checking VOR receivr accuracy with a VOT?
Tune the VOT to 108.0. With CDI centered, the OBS should read 0 degrees with TO/FROM indication showing FROM or the OBS should read 180 degrees with the TO/FROM indication showing TO
Pneumonic - “Cessna 182” - 180 TO for VOR accuracy checks using a VOT