Short Final: VOR Check

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Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Air traffic control (Jacksonville Center) asked a pilot to manually verify if the Savannah VOR (Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range) was working.
  • The pilot confirmed that the Savannah VOR was functioning correctly after tuning to the specified frequency.
  • The controller thanked the pilot, remarking that performing such a direct check of a navigational aid is likely an infrequent task in modern aviation.
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Flying north from Florida, Jacksonville Center asked for an assist.

JAX: “Meridian 821J, we’re not sure the Savannah VOR is working. Would you tune 115.95 and see what you get?”

Me: “Sure. (pause) It’s working fine.”

JAX: “Thanks a bunch. I bet you haven’t done that in a long time!”

Patrick Jebaily

Florence, SC

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