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Cone of confusion

A cone-shaped volume of airspace directly above a VOR station where no signal is received, causing the CDI to fluctuate.

Dictionary Term

Cone of confusion

Definition

  • A cone-shaped volume of airspace directly above a VOR station where no signal is received, causing the CDI to fluctuate.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023