What is the interception angle when established outbound on a 265-degree heading and intercepting a 240-degree radial?

The interception angle is determined by the difference between the aircraft's outbound heading and the radial being intercepted. In this scenario, the aircraft is established outbound on a heading of 265 degrees while trying to intercept the 240-degree radial.

To calculate the interception angle, you can find the difference between the two bearings. Since the aircraft is heading outbound on a 265-degree heading and the radial to be intercepted is at 240 degrees, the calculation is:

1. Determine the angle difference: 265 degrees (outbound heading) - 240 degrees (radial).

2. This gives a difference of 25 degrees.

However, to ensure a proper interception, the angle needs to be adjusted based on whether the crossover point is to the right or left of the outbound heading. Since 240 degrees is to the left of 265 degrees on a conventional compass, you need to adjust further to find the appropriate interception angle, leading to a total angle calculation of 30 degrees when taking into account the right-hand turn and correction needed to intercept effectively.

Therefore, a 30-degree intercept angle allows the aircraft to effectively turn towards the radial and establish a course correction to successfully intercept the 240-degree radial. This makes the final interception angle 30 degrees,