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Not too familiar with aviation or IFR. Isn't VOR primarily a beacon that you use to orient yourself, doesn't seem like it helps the ATC maintain separation etc
by boarnoah 7y ago
Not too familiar with aviation or IFR.
Isn't VOR primarily a beacon that you use to orient yourself, doesn't seem like it helps the ATC maintain separation etc..
- sokoloff 7y agoIFR separation does not have to depend on radar. Though radar procedures are the norm, there are non-radar procedures wherein ATC can issue instructions (clearances) that provide separation for airplanes who are all navigating themselves with respect to ground-based or satellite fixes. In that regard, VORs help ATC maintain separation.
- redis_mlc 7y agoVOR is used for many things, including navigation, holding and locator beacons. I suspect VORs will be kept for airport locations and en route instructions, but most others will be shut down in favor of GPS.