Radio beacons: Difference between revisions

Jump to navigation Jump to search
m
mNo edit summary
Line 52: Line 52:
The range of the VOR signals depend on the type used.  
The range of the VOR signals depend on the type used.  
*Terminal (T)
*Terminal (T)
:1,000 up to and including 12,000 AGL out to 25NM.
:1,000 up to and including 12,000 [[AGL]] out to 25NM.


*Low Altitude (L)
*Low Altitude (L)
:1,000 up to and including 18,000 AGL out to 40NM.
:1,000 up to and including 18,000 [[AGL]] out to 40NM.


*High Altitude (H)
*High Altitude (H)
:1) 1,000 up to and including 14,500 AGL out to 40NM.
:1) 1,000 up to and including 14,500 [[AGL]] out to 40NM.
:2) 14,500 up to and including 60,000 AGL out to 100 nm.
:2) 14,500 up to and including 60,000 [[AGL]] out to 100 nm.
:3) 18,000 up to and including 45,000 AGL out to 130 nm.
:3) 18,000 up to and including 45,000 [[AGL]] out to 130 nm.


There has to be a clear line-of-sight with the beacon. If there are mountains or other obstructions the VOR signal can not be received.
There has to be a clear line-of-sight with the beacon. If there are mountains or other obstructions the VOR signal can not be received.
1,669

edits

Navigation menu