Air Facts

JUNE 4, 2025

With takeoff clearance from the tower, I pushed the throttle forward. The engine responded smoothly, and Charlie lifted off into the calm morning sky. I tuned the Manila VOR to confirm my position and set up the next waypoint. The First Leg: Smooth Sailing The first leg was uneventfulin the best way.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Turbulence Weather VOR 52

Air Facts

MAY 7, 2025

The longest runways had front course and back course ILS (Instrument Landing Systems) and an on-field VOR that provided navigation and approach capabilities for aircraft on instrument flights. In the 70s, enroute navigation was usually on VOR Airways (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio). The Tower had no radar.

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Weight-Shift-Control VOR Runway Distance Measuring Equipment 52

ABEAM

JULY 5, 2024

Hurghada Approach passed us off to Cairo Control and they refused to give us a direct to the first Saudi VOR WEJ at the east side of the Red Sea due to unknown reasons. We coasted into mainland of Saudi-Arabia near the WEJ VOR and continued onwards to Al Ula. And then we droned on from VOR to VOR over the desert.

VOR 52

VOR Density Altitude Approach Final Approach 52

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Usually that limitation is lifted as the learner gains more experience as a pilot. Next, introduce the VOR. Have them use the VOR to determine what radial they are on, and if the unit has DME, show you where they are on a sectional. It might be no greater than 6 knots with gusts to 10 mph. Keep it realistic.

Crosswind 110

Crosswind VOR Airplanes Runway 110

Photographic Logbook

JULY 11, 2024

We were assigned a slightly ridiculous alteration to the route I filed: MANCH T316 LAMMS T608 ROC that had us flying past Sodus to the Rochester VOR before setting up for Sodus. But I accepted the clearance knowing that I could change it with a local Approach control like Syracuse. This was even better than I requested.

Ceiling 52

Ceiling Approach Weather Runway 52

AeroSavvy

AUGUST 20, 2021

Piper PA-32 Cherokee Six Navigation equipment includes a Garmin GNS-530W GPS navigator and two VOR receivers for secondary navigation. More air molecules in engine cylinders allow the engine to produce more power; more air molecules moving across the propellor blades and wings means more efficient thrust and lift.

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Density Altitude OAT Airplanes Fixed Base Operator 52