Questions tagged [navaids]

Equipment which assists pilots in navigation, such as a VOR.

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What does the crosshatching mean on this VOR-DME?

I noticed that the frequency of this VOR-DME is covered by crosshatching. The FAA chart guide says this "indicates shutdown status." What does this mean? Is this navaid being decommissioned?
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What is the minimum separation for navaids to work properly without interfering?

What is the minimum separation between navaids (for VORs/DMEs and NDBs) for them to work without interfering, by regulation and by functionality?
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What is the difference between a VOR and a VORTAC?

Confused about the difference between a VOR and a VORTAC?
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