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When flying an NDB approach, what instrument is primarily used to track the inbound course?
The Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) uses a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) signal to provide bearing information, making it the primary instrument for tracking an
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Question: When flying an NDB approach, what instrument is primarily used to track the inbound course?
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- Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
- Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) ✅ Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
- VOR indicator
Correct answer: Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
Explanation: The Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) uses a Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) signal to provide bearing information, making it the primary instrument for tracking an NDB approach.
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