Position Fix Using Two VORs

A single NAVAID allows a pilot to determine the aircraft’s position relative to a radial. Indications from a second NAVAID are needed in order to narrow the aircraft’ s position down to an exact location on this radial. For example, while on a cross country you tune into the Moncton and Charlottetown VOR and receive the indication shown below. Then, on your map draw a line extending along the 085° from the Moncton VOR and draw another line along the 300° radial from the Charlottetown VOR. The intersection of these two points is your location.