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What is ADF Bearing?

ADF Bearing The direction to or from a Non-Directional Beacon as indicated by the aircraft's Automatic Direction Finder equipment, relative to the aircraft's heading.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “ADF Bearing” Used in Practice?

Report your current ADF bearing to the NDB at MANGO.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is ADF Bearing?

The direction to or from a Non-Directional Beacon as indicated by the aircraft's Automatic Direction Finder equipment, relative to the aircraft's heading.

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