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MedicRyan · October 3rd, 2006, 21:31

Ok, I have a question. This has happened to me a couple of times and I was wondering what the reasoning was.

Here is the situation: When starting an IFR flight, I am usually cleared direct to my first VOR, about 5 minutes before I reach the VOR I am given a turn to the right/left 10 degrees. They do not tell me it is for traffic they just say turn. At this point I am no longer going direct.

What is the reasoning for this?

Do I stay on the new heading, which will take me off course?

October 3rd, 2006, 21:31	#1
MedicRyan Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 65	Cleared direct Ok, I have a question. This has happened to me a couple of times and I was wondering what the reasoning was. Here is the situation: When starting an IFR flight, I am usually cleared direct to my first VOR, about 5 minutes before I reach the VOR I am given a turn to the right/left 10 degrees. They do not tell me it is for traffic they just say turn. At this point I am no longer going direct. What is the reasoning for this? Do I stay on the new heading, which will take me off course?