BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE AIR FORCE ...

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appears in the course selector window. Until verified by radar or other navigation
equipment, consider this bearing information unreliable.
Figure 7.2. Proceeding Direct to Station.
7.4. Course Intercepts.
7.4.1. Successful Course Interception. Course interceptions are performed in many
phases of instrument navigation. To ensure successful course interception, an intercept
heading must be used that results in an angle or rate of intercept sufficient to complete
a particular intercept problem.
7.4.1.1. Intercept Heading. The intercept heading (aircraft heading) is the heading
determined to solve an intercept problem. When selecting an intercept heading, the
essential factor is the relationship between distance from the station and the number
of degrees the aircraft is displaced from the course. Adjustments to the intercept
heading may be necessary to achieve a more desirable rate of intercept.
7.4.1.1.1. A technique for determining intercept headings is:
7.4.1.1.1.1. Inbound: From the desired course, look in the shorter direction to
the head of the bearing pointer. Continue beyond the head of the bearing