In this lesson you'll learn about navigating with the aid of a Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) station.

ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE

15 Minutes

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

You should complete the Student lessons and the previous Private Pilot lessons before beginning this lesson. Reading the Ground School material before starting this lesson will help you better understand the skills being taught.

THE WEATHER

The sky is clear and the winds are calm.

RECOMMENDED CHARTS

None

ABOUT THE FLIGHT

You'll start in the air at 4000 feet. You'll learn to

• tune a VOR station
• identify the station
• identify where you are in relation to that station
• intercept and fly courses to and from the station

KEY COMMANDS TO REMEMBER

None

FLIGHT CRITERIA

You'll be asked to maintain:

• Your course within 5 degrees as assigned
• Roll out on specific headings within 10 degrees as assigned
• Altitude within 300 feet of your assigned altitude