Which component provides azimuth information from VOR?

• A. TACAN azimuth
• B. VOR azimuth
• C. DME distance
• D. GPS time

Answer: (B)

Azimuth information is provided by the VOR itself. A VOR station transmits a reference signal and a rotating signal pattern, and the airplane’s receiver compares these signals to determine the angular bearing from the station to the aircraft (the azimuth). This is the radial you select and fly toward or from on the navigation instrument.

DME gives distance to the station, not direction, and GPS time is not related to bearing. TACAN can provide azimuth in its own system, but when specifically using a VOR signal, the azimuth information comes from the VOR portion.