Understanding VOR

This video explains the practical and technical principles behind VOR (VHF omnidirectional range) including the structure and use of the different components of the VOR signal.

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[LuLeBe]

With all the details that pilots comment on here, i have to say that I really appreciate the technical side. Saw that the video is by R&S and immediately thought that they might finally explain not only what it does but also how it does it, and I want disappointed. Is anything, more theory about how the antenna does the phaseshift would be awesome!
Nevermind the navigation details, that's what aviation channels are for!

[liquidusblue]

Thanks for this. I can only fly VFR in Microlights but interesting to know how these work.

[ueberalleberge]

very good explained, especially that the second number behind the 3-letter code is the ICAO Chanel, I did not get this info clear on the IFR low enroute chart

[jankeler]

Dispite the fact that this one is online for a good time now... I was wondering, if you might have swapped VAR and REF signal at 5:50. As far as I understand VOR the reference signal is modulated @f_0.

[peepa]

My friend is from Durham, small world :-)

[NE-Explorer]

why doesnt the 180 radial result in destructive interference and thus no signal

[garryfelker]

At 3:41 in the video, there is an error. You cannot fly inbound with the OBS set to the radial you are on. Reverse sensing.

[MeaHeaR]

if the max frequency is 118mhz. why is Romeo bogota ubd Romeo cali bothê at 274 Mhz ¿¿¿

[harveymanfrantinsingin]

Not to nitpick, as this is great information however.. At the 3-minute Mark you would have been better off quoting the 085 radial, as that is what's shown on the three examples of each planes VOR.