In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
Q: Very High Frequency ( VHF ) Omni-Directional Range ( VOR ) is a type of short-range radio navigation system for aircraft , enabling aircraft with a receiving unit to determine its position and stay on course by receiving radio signals transmitted by a network of fixed ground radio beacons .
A:
VOR , short for VHF omnidirectional radio range , is a type of radio navigation system for aircraft , enabling them to find their position and stay on course by receiving radio signals emitted by a network of radio beacons .