In Point to Point navigation, you must TIM the station and set CDI to the desired ________.

In Point to Point navigation, you must TIM the station and set CDI to the desired ________.

• A. radial
• B. course
• C. bearing
• D. heading

Answer: (A)

In Point to Point navigation using a VOR, you navigate along a specific line that radiates from the station. TIMing to the station helps you know when you’re at the expected distance so you can identify the leg and determine where to turn next. Setting the CDI to the desired radial anchors your navigation to that fixed reference line from the station, and the CDI will show how far off you are from that line. When the CDI is centered, you’re on the intended path toward the next waypoint. Using a heading or bearing alone doesn’t define that VOR reference line, and while a course can guide you, radial is the term that ties directly to the VOR’s reference from the station, which is why it’s the best choice here.

In Point to Point navigation using a VOR, you navigate along a specific line that radiates from the station. TIMing to the station helps you know when you’re at the expected distance so you can identify the leg and determine where to turn next. Setting the CDI to the desired radial anchors your navigation to that fixed reference line from the station, and the CDI will show how far off you are from that line. When the CDI is centered, you’re on the intended path toward the next waypoint. Using a heading or bearing alone doesn’t define that VOR reference line, and while a course can guide you, radial is the term that ties directly to the VOR’s reference from the station, which is why it’s the best choice here.