An approach is where a VOR accuracy really matters. If you are off by a
few degrees during enroute, the worst that can happen is an annoyed
controller. During approach the outcome may be a lot worse. Would you fly
a VOR approach to minimum if you are not sure if the VOR has not been
checked?




"Dan Thompson" wrote in
m:

I bet you are right. Since it is not possible to fly under IFR below
1000 AGL, except taking off or on an approach, what difference does
that make?

"Andrew Sarangan" wrote in message
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"Dan Thompson" wrote in
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Well, since practically everybody uses GPS, and radar coverage is
essentially nationwide now, making sure your VOR is accurate within
a couple of degrees every 30 days, and also keeping a detailed
record of that, seems a bit out of date. Kind of like making sure
your buggy whip is in good condition every 30 days.


Radar coverage does not extend nationwide at low altitudes. In fact I
would
bet that 99% of the country does not have radar coverage below 1000'
AGL. This is where VOR accuracy really matters anyway.