Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Modern IFR flying revolves around the magenta line, but instrument pilots are still expected to master VOR navigation. In this video, we'll fly an entire cross-country IFR flight the old-fashioned way—from clearance to landing—using nothing but VORs.
Along the way you'll see how to:
Fly a departure procedure using VOR radials
Navigate Victor airways without GPS
Identify intersections using cross-radials
Set up NAV radios efficiently before each phase of flight
Know when to switch VORs and OBS settings
Fly a complete VOR approach and procedure turn
Stay ahead of the airplane by planning every navigation change in advance
Whether you're preparing for your instrument checkride, brushing up on lost VOR skills, or just curious how IFR pilots navigated for decades before GPS, this flight demonstrates every major VOR navigation technique in one complete lesson.
✈️ Ready to become a more confident IFR pilot?
FlightInsight's IFR Ground School teaches the practical skills behind instrument flying—not just how to pass the written. Join over 10,000 pilots who've trained with FlightInsight:
👉 flight-insight.com/ifr
📘 Free IFR Checkride Study Guide:
flight-insight.com/ifr-pdf
If you enjoy practical IFR training, consider subscribing for new lessons every week.
Modern IFR flying revolves around the magenta line, but instrument pilots are still expected to master VOR navigation. In this video, we'll fly an entire cross-country IFR flight the old-fashioned way—from clearance to landing—using nothing but VORs.
Along the way you'll see how to:
Fly a departure procedure using VOR radials
Navigate Victor airways without GPS
Identify intersections using cross-radials
Set up NAV radios efficiently before each phase of flight
Know when to switch VORs and OBS settings
Fly a complete VOR approach and procedure turn
Stay ahead of the airplane by planning every navigation change in advance
Whether you're preparing for your instrument checkride, brushing up on lost VOR skills, or just curious how IFR pilots navigated for decades before GPS, this flight demonstrates every major VOR navigation technique in one complete lesson.
✈️ Ready to become a more confident IFR pilot?
FlightInsight's IFR Ground School teaches the practical skills behind instrument flying—not just how to pass the written. Join over 10,000 pilots who've trained with FlightInsight:
👉 flight-insight.com/ifr
📘 Free IFR Checkride Study Guide:
flight-insight.com/ifr-pdf
If you enjoy practical IFR training, consider subscribing for new lessons every week.
