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Old April 5th 07, 12:27 PM posted to rec.aviation.student,rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Why The Hell... (random rant)

On Apr 5, 5:37 am, "EridanMan" wrote:
On Apr 4, 5:23 am, "Steven P. McNicoll"
wrote:

"EridanMan" wrote in message


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Why in gods name are VOR's Mag heading based?


Tradition.


Best answer I've heard yet


Isn't the difference between your compass heading and the radial you
are flying the drift? Knowing drift is pretty useful...

Cheers MC