FAA Ground School Practice Test

When an aircraft is positioned over Cooperstown Airport tuned to Jamestown VOR, which VOR indication would be correct?

1. 3

2. 5

3. 1

4. 7

The correct answer is: 5

When an aircraft is positioned directly over Cooperstown Airport and tuned to the Jamestown VOR, the correct VOR indication would reflect the radial from the VOR station that the aircraft is on. In this context, the Jamestown VOR emits signals that can be interpreted by the aircraft to determine its position relative to the VOR. The values that represent the VOR indications are typically depicted on the aircraft's navigation display. When above a specific airport like Cooperstown, and tuned to Jamestown VOR, the aircraft would receive a signal that corresponds to a specific radial. Assuming the relationship between the two locations is well understood and correctly depicted in navigation resources, the indication that corresponds to the radial emanating from the Jamestown VOR that leads to or includes Cooperstown Airport is indicated as '5'. This understanding of navigational aids, such as VORs, is critical for pilots to ensure that they are correctly oriented and aware of their position in the airspace. Students should be able to visualize not just the instruments but also how these radii emanate from VOR stations and how that impacts navigation decisions based on the aircraft's location.