The pilot shall make a gradual correction when the final bearing is within how many degrees of the reciprocal of the marshal radial?

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The pilot shall make a gradual correction when the final bearing is within how many degrees of the reciprocal of the marshal radial?

When guiding your aircraft onto a final bearing, a gradual correction is best as you get close to the opposite direction of the marshal radial. Being within about ten degrees of the reciprocal means you’re almost pointed the wrong way relative to the desired track, so a swift, large turn can cause overshoot or loss of stability. Using a gentle, gradual adjustment—around ten degrees—lets you merge smoothly onto the final bearing without overshooting. Smaller tweaks would drag out the interception, while larger ones risk overcorrecting near the reciprocal.

When guiding your aircraft onto a final bearing, a gradual correction is best as you get close to the opposite direction of the marshal radial. Being within about ten degrees of the reciprocal means you’re almost pointed the wrong way relative to the desired track, so a swift, large turn can cause overshoot or loss of stability. Using a gentle, gradual adjustment—around ten degrees—lets you merge smoothly onto the final bearing without overshooting. Smaller tweaks would drag out the interception, while larger ones risk overcorrecting near the reciprocal.

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