What is the normal method the pilot will use to select a VOR station?

What is the normal method the pilot will use to select a VOR station?

• A. Entry to the radio nav page of the MCDU
• B. Use the MCDU for navigation
• C. Tune directly on the RMP
• D. Use the ND

Answer: (A)

The normal way to select a VOR station is to use the MCDU radio navigation page. This page lets you choose NAV1 or NAV2 and enter a VOR frequency or pick a station from the navigation database, wiring it into the flight plan and making it the active navigation source. Once set here, the CDI and ND reflect the chosen VOR and the autopilot/flight director can use it for guidance. Tuning directly on the Radio Management Panel is possible, but it’s a more manual approach and not the standard workflow used to couple a VOR to the flight plan and FMS guidance. The ND is simply a display of navigation data and does not by itself select the station.

The normal way to select a VOR station is to use the MCDU radio navigation page. This page lets you choose NAV1 or NAV2 and enter a VOR frequency or pick a station from the navigation database, wiring it into the flight plan and making it the active navigation source. Once set here, the CDI and ND reflect the chosen VOR and the autopilot/flight director can use it for guidance.

Tuning directly on the Radio Management Panel is possible, but it’s a more manual approach and not the standard workflow used to couple a VOR to the flight plan and FMS guidance. The ND is simply a display of navigation data and does not by itself select the station.