Enroute Map Practice Test

Which statement about VORTAC is correct?

It combines a VOR with TACAN providing VOR bearing and DME/TACAN distance information. It is a GPS-only aid. It provides VOR bearing but no distance information. It is used only for civilian aviation.

Correct Answer:

It is used only for civilian aviation.

Explanation:

VORTAC is a combined VOR and TACAN navigation aid. The VOR portion provides the aircraft with a fixed bearing from the station, while the TACAN portion delivers distance information through DME, giving you range to the station. This setup serves both civilian and military users, and it is not GPS-only. So a statement that it provides only VOR bearing with no distance information is incorrect, and a claim that it’s used only for civilian aviation is also incorrect. The essential idea is that VORTAC integrates VOR and TACAN to supply both bearing and distance.

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