[SOLVED] BUG: Just Flight PA-28R Turbo Arrow III (MSFS) AP unable to capture VOR

[leclettico]

As per object and video.
MSFS and Just Flight PA-28R Turbo Arrow III/IV (MSFS) are up to date.
I have to redirect the aircraft with the HDG heading and switch to follow the course offered by VOR signal

https://youtu.be/aBbvjoJ6hjQ

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[leclettico]

[SOLVING]

The manual isn't properly clear (or was my fault), but even in NAV or OMNI coupler mode the HDG switch must be turned on.

[Floydrix]

Not sure if this is solved per-se, been flying around today with some other players practising VOR navigation and I was having problems intercepting the signals in the PA-28, unlike my fellow pilots who seemed to be having no probs.

[Gabe777]

What is the range for picking up VOR signals.

Tried today and getting red flag on HSI.

[Grol]

@gabe777 Standard VORs are generally around 100-130 miles, less if there is terrain in the way.

[RetiredMan93231]

@grol There are several types of "standard" VOR stations, with very different ranges from 25 miles up to 130 miles. Here is a very good VOR training article to read... https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2000/december/flight-training-magazine/the-abcs-of-vors

[Grol]

@retiredman93231 I am aware of this, my answer was pitched at what seemed like the level of the question.

Cheers

[Gabe777]

I'm using the GTN 750 free version and assume if WAL VOR is a waypoint, I just click on VLOC.... the GPS/NAV switch is automatically enabled to NAV.... but the HSI just shows a red flag even right over the VOR !

Don't know what I'm doing wrong.

Will try later with just the default radio stack... it may be a 750 issue.

Cheers.

[Gabe777]

I think I already know what I'm doing wrong !

I'm so used to the 747 auto tuning nav frequencies at least on approach, I don't think the 750 does auto tune the nav radios.

Doh !

Think I'll try manually tuning the NAV radio !

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