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Ialready know what most readers are thinking, “Why should I care about VORs anymore?” Global Positioning System (GPS) has become the default form of navigation for all segments of general aviation (GA), while ILS and RNAV/GPS (with vertical guidance) approaches have become the norm at both large and small airports. Chances are, most of us can’t even remember the last time we flew an approach without some type of vertical guidance, much less a standard VOR approach. This is especially true when you are talking about flying such approaches in actual Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) down to or near published approach minimums. So, I can appreciate your reluctance to read further, but stick with me here.
The Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) is far from dead (or even dying) and is a critical component to the U.S. navigation network on several
levels. Not the least of which is ensuring the ability for instrument equipped aircraft to continue navigating (both in the enroute and terminal phases of flight)
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