Aviation Term

Propeller/rotor modulation error

Definition

Certain propeller rpm settings or helicopter rotor speeds can cause the VOR course deviation indicator (CDI) to fluctuate as much as pm6circ. Slight changes to the rpm setting will normally smooth out this roughness

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