VOR azimuth information is referenced to which magnetic reference?

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VOR azimuth information is referenced to which magnetic reference?

VOR azimuth is referenced to magnetic north. The VOR system defines radials as magnetic bearings from the station, so the bearings you see on the VOR display correspond to directions relative to magnetic north. This alignment with the aircraft’s magnetic compass makes it practical to navigate using magnetic headings and charts. True north, while important for some other navigation concepts, isn’t the reference used for VOR azimuth.

VOR azimuth is referenced to magnetic north. The VOR system defines radials as magnetic bearings from the station, so the bearings you see on the VOR display correspond to directions relative to magnetic north. This alignment with the aircraft’s magnetic compass makes it practical to navigate using magnetic headings and charts. True north, while important for some other navigation concepts, isn’t the reference used for VOR azimuth.

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