VOR nav / outbound radial
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 8:27 pm
OK im sure this is a newbie question. I'm working on joining the Virtual US coast guard along with flying here so i get some helo flying and reg va flying. For one of the training missions im told to do this...
1. File a local VFR flight plan on Squawkbox.
2. Choose runway appropriate for the wind and depart Mobile to the east direct Pensacola VOR (117.20) at 1500 ft. MSL
3. After NPA VOR, turn west direct the Gulfport VOR (109.00).
4. After GPT VOR, follow the 195 radial outbound.
5. About 45NM from GPT, descend to 500 ft AGL and overfly a small island.
6. Climb to 2500 ft and tune the Semmes VOR (115.30) and track directly for it at 2500 ft MSL.
7. As you approach the SJI VOR, begin pre-landing checks, and call MOB Tower or Houston Center for a VFR landing at Mobile.
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My only problem is that i cant use fs nav for the small plane that im using and I forget how to follow the radial outbound in step 4. I think its like flying over the vor and than tuning my nav to 195 deg. since its outbound. Am i correct? Also If it was an inbound radial it would be the receprical right? Anyway if anyone has any good links for tutorials or can help me out plz let me know! THANKS!
1. File a local VFR flight plan on Squawkbox.
2. Choose runway appropriate for the wind and depart Mobile to the east direct Pensacola VOR (117.20) at 1500 ft. MSL
3. After NPA VOR, turn west direct the Gulfport VOR (109.00).
4. After GPT VOR, follow the 195 radial outbound.
5. About 45NM from GPT, descend to 500 ft AGL and overfly a small island.
6. Climb to 2500 ft and tune the Semmes VOR (115.30) and track directly for it at 2500 ft MSL.
7. As you approach the SJI VOR, begin pre-landing checks, and call MOB Tower or Houston Center for a VFR landing at Mobile.
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My only problem is that i cant use fs nav for the small plane that im using and I forget how to follow the radial outbound in step 4. I think its like flying over the vor and than tuning my nav to 195 deg. since its outbound. Am i correct? Also If it was an inbound radial it would be the receprical right? Anyway if anyone has any good links for tutorials or can help me out plz let me know! THANKS!