FAA Ground School Practice Test

What VOR indication is correct when the VOR is tuned to Bonham VORTAC over Sulphur Springs?

1. 3

2. 5

3. 7

4. 9

The correct answer is: 7

When tuned to the Bonham VORTAC while over Sulphur Springs, the correct VOR indication represents the radial that you are approaching or departing from. In this context, the VOR receiver information is typically presented in a way that indicates your relationship to the VOR station. Given that the answer is seven, it indicates that when you are directly over the VORTAC at a specific location, your VOR indicator will reflect a radial that aligns with that position. These radials help pilots understand their geographical location and intended flight path through navigation aids. The choice of seven is significant because it specifically denotes the correct course or tracking information relevant to the Bonham VORTAC. Understanding these radials is essential for ensuring accurate navigation, especially under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) where reliance on navigational aids like VORs is required. In the case of the other radials, they do not correlate with the navigation data provided for the scenario as accurately as the chosen correct indication does, which could lead to misinterpretation of your current position or flight path when navigating with VOR stations.