VOR and reverse sensing

"Koopas Ly" wrote in message
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Hi all,

What is meant by reverse sensing?

Say I am southeast of the VOR station, and want to head straight to
that station in a northwest direction, at a heading of 300. I tune
and identify, and currently track the 300 radial (300 on the OBS),
with a "TO" indication, and the needle centered. If I wander to the
right of my course, the needle will swing to the left, so I'll turn a
few degrees to the left and rejoin the 300 radial.


First, am I tracking the 300 inbound radial or the 300 outbound
radial? What is the proper terminology?


If you are SE of the VOR then you are not on the 300 radial. Think of
radials as "radiating" out from the VOR. In your case you are on the 120
radial inbound


Second, what if, instead of heading 300, I was heading 120. In other
words, what if I was heading in the exact reciprocal direction with
the OBS still at 300 and a "TO" indication? I assert that the needle
would still be centered; however, how would someone know that he's
indeed headed TOWARDS the station and not away from it?


If the needle was centered and you turn left and the needle goes left then
you would know that you are headed away from the VOR.

Thanks!
Alex