Which describes the information provided by VOR and DME?

• A. VOR azimuth to beacon; DME distance (slant range) to beacon
• B. VOR distance; DME azimuth
• C. VOR azimuth to beacon; DME distance (slant range) to beacon
• D. VOR azimuth to beacon; DME distance to beacon

Answer: (C)

Understanding what each Navaid provides helps you interpret your position accurately. A VOR gives you the azimuth, which is the bearing from the VOR station to your airplane—essentially the radial you’re on from that beacon. The DME then tells you how far you are from the station, expressed as distance in nautical miles. That distance is the slant range—the straight‑line distance between your aircraft and the VOR/DME station, which accounts for altitude.

So the description that fits best is: VOR azimuth to the beacon, and DME distance (slant range) to the beacon. The DME reading reflects the actual line‑of‑sight distance to the station, not just a horizontal ground distance, and the VOR provides the directional bearing from the station to you.