Help with VOR homing!

**omgitssnowing** · 08-03-2012, 10:31 AM

Sorry about the misleading title on the previous thread, ignore it, it just seems none of my threads get any views, anyway. When in my (Now working, Yay!) Copy of the Wilco 737 pic, I usually do UK hops, so, I departed from leeds bradford's RWY 014 and had the NAV1 Frequency set to Manual, the frequency was 113.55 for MCT VOR/DME. Anyway, I took off, Climbed to desired altitude of 7000 Feet, switched Nav1 Freq to Ident (I think is what I'm supposed to say in aviation terminology), the HSI shot round and gave me a bearing for the VOR, But, when I enabled VOR Loc, Nothing... So, Why is this, am I dumb? has something gone right over my head that I've missed, or, can I simply not home the MCT VOR? Help!?

***JSkorna*** · 08-03-2012, 11:45 AM

Did you switch auto pilot On?

**torkermax** · 08-03-2012, 12:26 PM

I'm assuming the AP is engaged?

Just gave it a try and worked great using VOR LOC inbound MCT VOR 208 degrees. Top photo is using the FMC fix MCT 208 radial 10mi displayed in the EFSI cntrl map mode. Bottom is vor tracking mode. Did you line up the Course to alighn? Or use the needle on the DME2 and HDG on the MCT and fly HDG mode to it. If not , using VOR it will turn to a course to intercept at like a 45degree or more heading then "hunt and peck". I line up the crse direct to a VOR heading then engage the VOR LOC. Usually ATC will give a direct to VOR and not on a given radial unless procedure dictates so.

**omgitssnowing** · 08-03-2012, 01:08 PM

Yes, I turned onto the heading and enabled VOR LOC, maybe it did work? It's just that when I flew perpendicular to the course on the HSI it wouldn't capture the Radial, it wouldn't "Take Me to" the VOR. Also, your VC is a different shade of grey and some parts are oddly shaped, is that the FS9 version? I'm running the standard version, not EVO.

**Jim Robinson** · 08-03-2012, 01:16 PM

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**omgitssnowing** · 08-03-2012, 01:18 PM

Yep, indeed. I'm not dumb you know

I'm just confused with the pic autopilot, it was my first proper flight...

**Jim Robinson** · 08-03-2012, 01:20 PM

Wasn't trying to imply that you're dumb, but that'll do it for me, have fun.

**omgitssnowing** · 08-03-2012, 01:21 PM

Yep, turned it on. I'm gonna go try it again and post some screen-shots, I probably missed something...

**torkermax** · 08-03-2012, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by omgitssnowing

Yes, I turned onto the heading and enabled VOR LOC, maybe it did work? It's just that when I flew perpendicular to the course on the HSI it wouldn't capture the Radial, it wouldn't "Take Me to" the VOR. Also, your VC is a different shade of grey and some parts are oddly shaped, is that the FS9 version? I'm running the standard version, not EVO.

Its FSX and V2 but the scenerio is all the same. In order to capture a specific VOR radial. You must be fairly close to aligned with the radial. VOR tracking takes some practice. There are plenty of VORs within a 100mi range of the airport there. perhaps clm to 7000 keep your speed @ around 220knts and try tuning to various VOR's and setting up courses and flying Direct to, preferably in a smaller aircraft where you dont have to manage systems and navigate at the same time. You'll eventually get a feel for it.