Transitioning

摘要

Most pilots experienced in navigating with both VOR and GPS will prefer the latter. It's easier, it's more accurate and it's available right down to the ground. The VOR technology-with the exception of ILS and where VOR stations are on the airport-enjoys only one advantage: It's been around so long, most everyone knows how to use it. Well, everyone, that is, except pilots trained in aircraft lacking a VOR receiver, of which there are a growing number.