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IFR checkride / VOR use required?

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My plane is equipped with an IFR certified NON WAAS GPS and 2 VORs.  On my instrument check ride, will I have to demonstrate proficiency with the VORs?

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  1. John Scarry on Nov 01, 2020

    Short answer; Yes.

    Longer answer:

    Basic rule for practical tests is that if the aircraft has the equipment installed and operating then it is fair game for the examiner to ask you to demonstrate its use.

    Also, Section V of the ACS Navication Systems says:

    The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
    Ground-based navigation (orientation, course determination, equipment, tests and regulations) including procedures for intercepting and tracking courses and arcs.

    Knowledge: The applicant demonstrates the ability to:
    Tune and correctly identify the navigation facility/program the navigation system and verify system accuracy as appropriate for the equipment installed in the airplane.

    Skills: Determine airplane position relative to the navigational facility or waypoint. Set and correctly orient to the course to be intercepted.
    Intercept the specified course at appropriate angle, inbound to or outbound from a navigational facility or waypoint.
    Maintain airspeed ±10 knots, altitude ±100 feet, and selected headings ±5°.

    in addtion, you will need to do a precision approach. A non-WAAS GPS will not allow you to demonstrate that approach since you can’t fly LPV approaches with a non-WAAS GPS and you can’t use it to fly an ILS.

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  2. sammi on Nov 01, 2020

    Thank you so much for the detailed answer!

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