After selecting your desired radial on a VOR receiver check, what is your next step?

Selecting your desired radial on a VOR receiver is a crucial step in ensuring accurate navigation. After this initial selection, the most important next step is to ensure the difference between the published radial and the indicated course is within +/- 6 degrees. This verification confirms that the VOR receiver is providing an accurate reading for navigation.

If the course deviation is greater than 6 degrees, it may indicate a malfunction in the VOR receiver or potential interference. This step is critical for maintaining navigation accuracy and ensuring safety when flying, as it allows the pilot to determine if further calibration or adjustments are necessary before proceeding with navigation.

The other choices present actions that are not the immediate next steps following the selection of the radial. Navigating directly to the VOR without checking for accuracy may lead to navigation errors. Recording the wind speed is not typically an immediate action linked to the verification of VOR accuracy. Turning off the autopilot does not pertain to the VOR setup process and would not be a subsequent step after selecting a radial. Thus, verifying the directional accuracy of the selected radial is the priority.