Which of the following best describes the intercept lead-point technique near the initial approach course when within 90 degrees of the initial course?

Which of the following best describes the intercept lead-point technique near the initial approach course when within 90 degrees of the initial course?

• A. You may use normal lead points to intercept the published course
• B. Lead points must not be used
• C. Lead points are only for GPS procedures
• D. Lead points require ATC clearance

Answer: (A)

Lead points are built to help you join a published course smoothly by starting a turn before you cross the intercept, so you roll out established on the course. When you’re approaching the initial approach course and the angle to that course is within about 90 degrees, you can use normal lead points to intercept the published course. This gives you a stable, predictable path onto the course using a standard rate turn and keeps you aligned with the procedure. Lead points aren’t limited to GPS procedures; they apply to non-GPS approaches as well. You don’t need a special ATC clearance just to use lead points—you need clearance to fly the approach itself, and then you can execute the intercept technique as part of that approach.

Lead points are built to help you join a published course smoothly by starting a turn before you cross the intercept, so you roll out established on the course. When you’re approaching the initial approach course and the angle to that course is within about 90 degrees, you can use normal lead points to intercept the published course. This gives you a stable, predictable path onto the course using a standard rate turn and keeps you aligned with the procedure. Lead points aren’t limited to GPS procedures; they apply to non-GPS approaches as well. You don’t need a special ATC clearance just to use lead points—you need clearance to fly the approach itself, and then you can execute the intercept technique as part of that approach.