Question

The line of position is called the ________ from the VOR.

(a) Diagonal

(b) Axial

(c) Radial

(d) Lateral

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) Radial

To explain: The line of position is called the radial from the VOR. The position of an aircraft can be fixed using the intersection of radials from two different VOR stations.