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Accuracy checkWhen comparing 2 VOR's

A) Altitude hold
B) Heading hold
C) GPS accuracy
D) ADF (Automatic Direction Finder)

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Final answer:

The question relates to the comparison of two VORs (VHF Omnidirectional Range) navigation systems. The most relevant comparison point is GPS accuracy because VOR navigation is affected by GPS accuracy, and GPS often provides greater precision, especially with enhancements like WAAS.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking for a comparison between two VORs (VHF Omnidirectional Range), which is a type of radio navigation system for aircraft. The options given: A) Altitude hold, B) Heading hold, C) GPS accuracy, and D) ADF (Automatic Direction Finder), seem to relate to different aspects of aircraft navigation.

VORs provide azimuth information to pilots, enabling them to stay on a set course, and are typically compared with each other in terms of their ability to provide accurate bearing information to aircraft. This bearing information is unrelated to altitude hold, which maintains a constant altitude; heading hold, which maintains a constant aircraft nose direction; and ADF, which points to a non-directional radio beacon (NDB).

The most relevant option for comparing two VORs would be C) GPS accuracy because both VORs and GPS are used for navigation. However, GPS generally provides greater accuracy, especially with the advent of WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) enhancements that improve its precision. Unlike VOR that provides radial information relative to the station, GPS provides precise location coordinates. In the context of the question, therefore, GPS accuracy would be a critical comparison point because it directly impacts the reliability of navigation.

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