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Chart Wise: Training and Technique

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Key Takeaways:

  • Rumors of the VOR system's complete demise are exaggerated; approximately 300 stations will remain active as a crucial backup to GPS.
  • The VOR system will continue to be a stable and accurate method for executing non-precision approaches for years to come.
  • Pilots need to maintain their VOR navigation skills, as over-reliance on GPS can erode proficiency in this important critical-scenario backup tool.
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For pilots expecting never again to face a non-precision approach tied to a land-based navaid, we can confirm that rumors of the demise of the VOR have been greatly exaggerated.

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