It is a small navigation facility that transmits 360 different radio signals in all directions. These are what is used for navigation. I began my lesson today by learning all about VORs.
I learned the different types of VOR stations, and the different ranges they provide. I then learned how DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) measures your distance to a VOR station, and how to measure yourself in case your DME fails. It's a lengthy process that I will have to do for my checkride, but will probably never ever do again.
I then learned how to fly a DME arc. These are important to learn for certain instrument approaches. A DME arc is basically an arc that you fly by staying the same distance from the VOR and flying a constant radius turn around it.
I then hopped in the sim put all I learned to the test. I spent most of my time perfecting the useless method for measuring your distance from the VOR without DME. Basically, you turn to a heading 90 degrees from the VOR and time how long it takes to cross 10 radials. Then you use formulas to figure out time and distance to the station.
I then flew DME arcs around the Morgantown and Parkersburg VORs and then flew the ILS approach into Parkersburg, and practically destroyed the plane on the runway. It's funny how its so much harder to land on the sim than it is in real life.
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