What are the courses oriented from a VOR station called?

• A. Bearings
• B. Azimuths
• C. Vectors
• D. Radials

Answer: (D)

Radials are the outbound courses from a VOR. Each radial represents a magnetic bearing measured from the VOR station, so flying on a radial means you’re following a line away from the VOR along that defined bearing. For example, the 090 radial takes you eastward away from the VOR, and the inbound course would be the reciprocal radial (270). This exact wording—courses oriented from the station—matches radials, which is why this is the best choice.

Bearings are a general direction idea and can refer to directions to or from a point, not the specific VOR‑to‑aircraft lines. Azimuth is a generic angle from north to a point and isn’t the standard term for the VOR’s outbound lines. Vectors describe motion or velocity, not fixed navigation courses defined by a VOR.