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What is the primary function of a VOR (VHF Omni-directional Range) navigation aid?

A VOR provides magnetic bearing information from the station to the aircraft, or from the aircraft to the station. This allows pilots to navigate along specific

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Question: What is the primary function of a VOR (VHF Omni-directional Range) navigation aid?

Answer options:

  • To provide continuous altitude information.
  • To determine the aircraft's precise position relative to satellites. ✅ To provide magnetic bearing information 'to' or 'from' the station.
  • To broadcast local weather conditions.

Correct answer: To provide magnetic bearing information 'to' or 'from' the station.

Explanation: A VOR provides magnetic bearing information from the station to the aircraft, or from the aircraft to the station. This allows pilots to navigate along specific radial paths.

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