Figure 6-14 Smaller NAVAIDs

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Figure 6-14 Smaller NAVAIDs

When flying on low altitude airways, you may be requested to fly to or report reaching an

intersection. Intersections are assigned a 5 letter name and are defined by either a NAVAID

radial and distance (DME), the intersection of two NAVAID radials, or the intersection of a

NAVAID radial and an ILS Localizer. A solid arrow shows a radial serves to define an

intersection, while an open arrow shows an intersection is defined by both radial and DME from

a NAVAID. The DME is the same as the route mileage. If route mileage is not obvious, DME

from the NAVAIDs to the fix is given in a symbol (Figure 6-15).

Figure 6-15 Symbol for DME from the NAVAID

When traveling between two NAVAIDs on an airway, you should switch your navigation

equipment (VOR or TACAN) to the frequency of the next NAVAID at a specified Change Over

Point (COP). The COP is located midway between the navigation facilities for straight route

segments, or at the intersection of radials or courses forming a dogleg in the case of dogleg route

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