Radio navigation · Question 38 of 65
Which radio navigation equipment can be used for ground direction finding?
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Answer
- C VHF direction-finding station (VDF)
Explanation
Ground direction finding is done by a VHF direction-finding station (VDF): it takes a bearing on the aircraft's transmission and passes on the QDM or QDR. VOR, NDB and TACAN are received on board, which is aircraft-to-station bearing.