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Old 23rd May 2006 | 13:32
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DFC
 
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From: Euroland
Fuji,

To put it in very very very simple terms for you;

In ceratin classes of airspace your aircraft needs to be equipped with certain serviceable equipment.

In class G there is no requirment for the aircraft to have a serviceable VOR even when flying IFR in IMC.

That means that you can fly an aircraft with a VOR that has 60 to 80 degree errors perfectly happy in class G provided that you do not rely on the accuracy of the VOR to ensure separation from terrain, controlled airspace or other aircraft.

Do you now understand the difference between a requirement to have equipment fitted and the requirement for equipment to be serviceable before using it?

I think that those who advocate relying on ILS and VOR non-FM immune systems in class G are saying the aviation equivalent of "driving a car with defective brakes is OK if it has an MOT".

It is a commonsense safety issue!

Regards,

DFC

PS: Reputable schools do not rely on non-FM immune equipment.
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