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Reply #15 - Jun 17^th, 2004 at 9:56pm

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I must ask, because I don't quite understand yet, how do you fly VOR

Assuming you already did the lessons...(I felt that wasn't very well explained, did anyone else feel that way?)

When navigating by VOR, I have a scrap piece of paper to take down the frequencies and headings from the checkpoint page of my kneeboard. Then I set the frequency on the Nav portions of my radio. Lastly, I set the headings on my VOR gages by turning the OBS knob till the heading I want is at the top (or the arrow is pointing the direction I want, depending on the gage).

The needle in the gage moves to indicate whether you are to the right or left of the VOR line (keep in mind that it doesn't know what direction your aircraft is heading).

You can also use the GPS to help check this (I use the GPS more to determine my ETA and airport navigation). Some people may feel using the GPS is cheating, but I say the goal here is to HAVE FUN!!! Grin

Life is too short to play a game that frustrates you.

By the way I have noticed that even though the needle says I am on course, I am flying parallel to the line according to the GPS display. Is this how it's supposed to be, or am I setting the direction wrong?

Anyway, there you have it (mostly). This is a bit daunting at first, but it gets easier as you play with it.

My first flight in a 172 on August 20, 2004&&&&&&Doing the right thing is more important than doing the thing right. (P. Drucker) &&&&When all think alike, then no one is thinking. (Walter Lippmann)&&&&Boredom's the problem. And how do you beat Boredom? Adventure!!!&&&&Tyler: You-You'll remember my position, won't you?&&&&Rosie: Sure! Stop by for a drink sometime!&&&&Tyler: Wait! Wait! What is my position?&&&&Rosie: Ehhhh...beats the hell outta me! I just hope I can find my way back home!

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Reply #16 - Jun 18^th, 2004 at 1:34am

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It doesn't show up in that screen when I click the airport (at least I don't think it does). You mean click one that is near the direction of the runway where I want to land?

What about the VOR chart that shows the altitude you should be at (or should I just stick to the VASI/PAPI)?

Evidently not, though, I do have the satisfaction of plotting my own course without using flight planner (though I had to use my GPS to verify the headings)

Is is possible to plot your own course using the map and not flight planner?

My first flight in a 172 on August 20, 2004&&&&&&Doing the right thing is more important than doing the thing right. (P. Drucker) &&&&When all think alike, then no one is thinking. (Walter Lippmann)&&&&Boredom's the problem. And how do you beat Boredom? Adventure!!!&&&&Tyler: You-You'll remember my position, won't you?&&&&Rosie: Sure! Stop by for a drink sometime!&&&&Tyler: Wait! Wait! What is my position?&&&&Rosie: Ehhhh...beats the hell outta me! I just hope I can find my way back home!

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Reply #17 - Jun 18^th, 2004 at 9:28am

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Yeah sadly for VOR approaches you need some charts Tongue

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I use Jeppesen SimCharts, a nice addition if you have some money spare.

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Reply #18 - Jun 18^th, 2004 at 10:02am

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Sigh

Well I guess I'll just have to wait a bit longer...

Just out of curiosity, how much does it cost?

My first flight in a 172 on August 20, 2004&&&&&&Doing the right thing is more important than doing the thing right. (P. Drucker) &&&&When all think alike, then no one is thinking. (Walter Lippmann)&&&&Boredom's the problem. And how do you beat Boredom? Adventure!!!&&&&Tyler: You-You'll remember my position, won't you?&&&&Rosie: Sure! Stop by for a drink sometime!&&&&Tyler: Wait! Wait! What is my position?&&&&Rosie: Ehhhh...beats the hell outta me! I just hope I can find my way back home!

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Reply #19 - Jun 18^th, 2004 at 7:13pm

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Well its $34.95 for 1 area or $69.95 3 areas.

You can only buy them from Jeppesen directly.
You can download a demo and find more info here.

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Reply #20 - Jun 18^th, 2004 at 9:59pm

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Thanks for the info!!!

My first flight in a 172 on August 20, 2004&&&&&&Doing the right thing is more important than doing the thing right. (P. Drucker) &&&&When all think alike, then no one is thinking. (Walter Lippmann)&&&&Boredom's the problem. And how do you beat Boredom? Adventure!!!&&&&Tyler: You-You'll remember my position, won't you?&&&&Rosie: Sure! Stop by for a drink sometime!&&&&Tyler: Wait! Wait! What is my position?&&&&Rosie: Ehhhh...beats the hell outta me! I just hope I can find my way back home!

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