VOR and reverse sensing
Hi all,
What is meant by reverse sensing?
Say I am southeast of the VOR station, and want to head straight to
that station in a northwest direction, at a heading of 300. I tune
and identify, and currently track the 300 radial (300 on the OBS),
with a "TO" indication, and the needle centered. If I wander to the
right of my course, the needle will swing to the left, so I'll turn a
few degrees to the left and rejoin the 300 radial.
First, am I tracking the 300 inbound radial or the 300 outbound
radial? What is the proper terminology?
Second, what if, instead of heading 300, I was heading 120. In other
words, what if I was heading in the exact reciprocal direction with
the OBS still at 300 and a "TO" indication? I assert that the needle
would still be centered; however, how would someone know that he's
indeed headed TOWARDS the station and not away from it?
Thanks!
Alex
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