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Old 25th Jul 2013, 14:07
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A and C
 
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Most panel mounted GPS units will give you the radial & distance to the nearest VOR with just two button presses and R/D from any other point in the database with a little more work.

I am not too familiar with hand held GPS units but I am sure someone on tis forum knows how to get R/D from a VOR quickly on one.

The advantage of using a VOR R/D is that all the airliners who hear your VHF transmission from 50 ft will instantly be able to understand it and fix your position in the fix page of the FMS within seconds.
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