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Old 9th Jun 2013, 10:04
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VOR and variation

Hello,

In a book I've read the following about an RMI:
If the aircraft's variation is different from the VOR station's variation, the indication of the relative bearing is incorrect, but the QDM indication is still correct.

Does this mean that if you have a variation difference of 20° between the aircraft's position and the VOR position, you will be flying in an arc ('homing') to the VOR if you follow the VOR pointer on the RMI (the QDM indication)?

This all in no wind conditions.

Thanks.

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