Plain English Meaning

An imaginary line drawn outward from the Salinas navigation station at a compass direction of 118 degrees. Pilots use this line as a path to fly along or as a reference to define a point in space.

Full Definition

A specific radial used as a navigation reference, defined as the 118-degree radial from the Salinas VOR (identifier SLI). A radial is a magnetic course line projected outward from a VOR ground station. SLI R-118 therefore identifies the line of position extending from the Salinas VOR on a magnetic bearing of 118 degrees.

Context Anchor

Seen in instrument procedure descriptions, leg coding examples, and charted navigation references where a route or is tied to a VOR/ radial.