Some pilots flying today might think of “the old days” as 10 years ago when they took their flying lessons in an airplane with analog instrument gauges. Those who earned an instrument rating around that time may remember the VOR system because aircraft were usually equipped with one—if not two—of these indicators.
Savannah, Georgia VOR DME-A
Key Takeaways:
- VOR approaches, while less common due to GPS, remain important for pilots as backups, especially where GPS signals may be unreliable, and can still be required for instrument check rides.
- The Savannah (KSAV) VOR approach exemplifies the complexity of such procedures, requiring specific maneuvers like circle-to-land, careful navigation for altitude step-downs, and DME for identifying key points like the missed approach.
- Pilots must be prepared for potential confusions inherent in VOR approaches, such as determining allowed descent points, and be aware of airport-specific operational details like part-time ATC services.
- GPS-equipped aircraft can simplify some aspects of VOR approaches, particularly in identifying fixes during the missed approach procedure.
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