On 21 Aug 2003 17:08:56 -0700, Snowbird wrote:

The IFR written questions, though, are just geared towards seeing
if the pilot is aware of the relationship between distance from
the VOR vs. distance between radials.

Makes sense.

I do think there's some practical use for that awareness. For
one thing, it allows one to understand what the error may be on
a VOR approach where the VOR is 20-30 nm off the field (there
are a number of those around here). For another, it is helpful
in understanding how to intercept a radial smoothly at varying
distances from the station, something at which I could improve.

Interesting. That's not what I'd consider practical knowledge. It's
more theoretical background, a frame of reference to understand the
behavior. But I can see your viewpoint.


Morris