On 6 Jun 2006 18:35:51 -0700, wrote:

Hello all,

I'm just curious as to when the last time was that you used your ADF
for actual navigation? Are NDBs common in the US? It seems as though
every little airport has an ILS!

-dr

I use it occasionally for IAP's to my home base, as it is usually a shorter
approach than the GPS approaches; and, since it is on the field, I can
convert to a visual approach (or cancel IFR) if weather permits and I have
the field in sight.

I always use it at my home field to obtain the local altimeter setting,
which allows for lower minimums and is only available on the NDB frequency.

I rarely use it on an ILS to ID the OM, but I set it to that frequency in
case my GPS malfunctions on the approach.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)