FAA Ground School Practice Test

When the aircraft is positioned over Shawboro, after tuning to Elizabeth City VOR/DME, which VOR indicator is likely to be correct?

1. 1

2. 2

3. 3

4. 5

The correct answer is: 5

The correct answer of 5 implies that the aircraft is likely to be positioned correctly to receive a strong and clear signal from the Elizabeth City VOR/DME. In the context of VOR navigation, each VOR indicator displays the aircraft's bearing to the station and the relative position to that station. When the aircraft is directly over Shawboro and tunes into the Elizabeth City VOR, the appropriate VOR indicator should show a radial that the aircraft is positioned on, which aligns with the direct signal from the VOR station. The number 5 would represent a valid reading indicating a proper reception of the Elizabeth City VOR signal. Indicators labeled with other numbers may reflect incorrect interpretations or readings based on the aircraft's location, airspace conditions, or range capabilities of the VOR station. Thus, being tuned to the VOR from above Shawboro and getting a valid signal from the Elizabeth City VOR/DME would validate the reading displayed on indicator 5, reinforcing its correctness as the aircraft's true position in relation to the VOR station.