An aircraft is off track and plans to regain its route before reaching the destination. What distance should be used for the closing-angle calculation, and what should the aircraft do after it intercepts the route?

### Why this is right The closing angle must be calculated for the point where the aircraft intends to rejoin track. If that point is before the destination, the relevant distance is the distance to the intermediate intercept. After joining the route, the aircraft no longer needs the intercept heading and should resume the planned heading. ### The concept A closing angle is tied to a target point, not automatically to the final destination. The 1-in-60 estimate uses lateral displacement divided by the distance to that target, multiplied by 60. A nearer intercept requires a larger closing angle for the same displacement. The planned heading is resumed after track is regained so the aircraft continues toward its destination along the intended route. ### What a good answer covers - Identify the intermediate intercept as the target. - Use distance remaining to that intercept. - Turn to close the displacement. - Resume the planned heading after rejoining track. ### Terms - **Closing angle**: The angle needed to reach a selected point on the planned track. - **Intercept**: The point where the aircraft rejoins the planned route. ### Remember Calculate closure to the point you actually intend to reach.