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Minimum Equipment for PP Practical Test

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My plane does not have a working VOR indicator. Can I take the practical test without one? I do have a Garmin 155XL in the panel. Thank you.

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  1. Russ Roslewski on Aug 26, 2016

    The Private Pilot ACS does not specifically require the use of a VOR receiver on the test. Rather, it refers to an “electronic navigation system”. Certainly the 155XL meets that requirement. You must be able to navigate using it, including selecting a course, etc. Same stuff as you would need to do with a VOR receiver. This is in VI.B.S1 and the subsequent skills.

    I would make sure to let the DPE know this before the test, just so there are no surprises.

    If you have a VOR system installed but it just isn’t working, you will need to have taken proper 91.213 actions regarding disabling/placarding/removal/etc (as appropriate) of the equipment.

    Your CFI should be able to help you with all of this.

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