While en route from BCE VORTAC to HVE VORTAC on V8, what is your relation to the airway?

While en route from BCE VORTAC to HVE VORTAC on V8, what is your relation to the airway?

• A. On course
• B. Left of course on V8
• C. Right of course on V8
• D. Left of course on V382

Answer: (B)

When you’re flying along a Victor airway, your position is described relative to the airway’s centerline. The protected corridor runs along a defined centerline, about 4 NM on either side. Being “on course” means you’re on the centerline; being “left of course” or “right of course” means you’re off the centerline to the left or right, respectively, but still within the airway’s width if you’re within that protected strip. From BCE VORTAC to HVE VORTAC on V8, being to the left of the airway centerline means you’re on the left-hand side of V8’s path. This is consistent with staying within the airway’s protected area while following the route direction. The other options describe being on a different side or a different airway, which isn’t the case here.

When you’re flying along a Victor airway, your position is described relative to the airway’s centerline. The protected corridor runs along a defined centerline, about 4 NM on either side. Being “on course” means you’re on the centerline; being “left of course” or “right of course” means you’re off the centerline to the left or right, respectively, but still within the airway’s width if you’re within that protected strip.

From BCE VORTAC to HVE VORTAC on V8, being to the left of the airway centerline means you’re on the left-hand side of V8’s path. This is consistent with staying within the airway’s protected area while following the route direction. The other options describe being on a different side or a different airway, which isn’t the case here.