VORTex VOR & ADF Familiarisation Software

VOR (VHF omni-directional radio range) beacons are used to mark out many of the world's airways and provide terminal approach aids. Bearing information from these beacons can be presented to the pilot in many different forms and an understanding of these displays is essential for the correct performance of navigation procedures. In use with Bristol Groundschool and the international Centre fo Aerospace Training, VORTex is a user friendly 'click-and-go' program that enables the student to quickly gain familiarisation with various forms of VOR or ADF display. With real-time 3D visualisation of the aircraft and VOR information, students can enhance their understanding of the relationship between the VOR information and the various forms of display such as RBI, RMI, HSI and VOR indicator. Instant positioning controls allows pilot to repeatedly perform and perfect various procedural instrument patterns around VOR or non-directional beacons. Check how well you did with Track Mode! By using the wind controls, student pilots can observe the effect of wind on heading and timings and practise how to compensate for it.