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    ADF range only 13NM?

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      PiperPilo82 last edited by

      Hello,

      I bought the Piper recently and I noticed that it won't actually activate until I come really close to the NDB.
      Last flight the ADF activated on around 12-13NM distance. I was on the sea, there were no topographical obstructions.

      Is that a bug?

      Best Regards
      Piperpilot

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      • Martyn
        Martyn JF Staff last edited by

        AFAIK this is an MSFS rather than PA28 issue. There are NDBs with incorrect frequencies, incorrect ranges etc.

        A quick test is to tune the EGBB NDB (406.0) which should have a much longer range.

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        • RetiredMan93231
          RetiredMan93231 last edited by

          NDB ranges can be very different...

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          • RetiredMan93231
            RetiredMan93231 last edited by

            Here is a good explanation of the different types of NDB stations...

            https://www.thebalancecareers.com/the-adf-ndb-navigation-system-282773

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              PiperPilo82 last edited by

              Oh, didnt know that. 15 Miles range for NDB is quite low! Thanks for the clarification

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