What are the approximate headings from Pond to Bend?

What are the approximate headings from Pond to Bend?

• A. 290 degrees, then 315 degrees to follow the unimproved road
• B. 315 degrees, then 290 degrees
• C. 270 degrees, then 300 degrees
• D. 300 degrees, then 320 degrees

Answer: (A)

Navigating by recognizable ground features and using a two-leg plan helps you stay on course with minimal drift. From Pond, the practical approach is to intercept the unimproved road that leads toward Bend instead of trying to fly straight to Bend. Start with a heading that points toward the road, which is roughly west-northwest. Once you’ve reached the road, turn to a direction that follows the road toward Bend, which is about northwest, and continue along that feature to the destination. This method keeps you visually aligned with a continuous reference (the road), reducing cross‑track error and making the route more reliable than a direct, unconstrained move toward Bend.

Navigating by recognizable ground features and using a two-leg plan helps you stay on course with minimal drift. From Pond, the practical approach is to intercept the unimproved road that leads toward Bend instead of trying to fly straight to Bend. Start with a heading that points toward the road, which is roughly west-northwest. Once you’ve reached the road, turn to a direction that follows the road toward Bend, which is about northwest, and continue along that feature to the destination. This method keeps you visually aligned with a continuous reference (the road), reducing cross‑track error and making the route more reliable than a direct, unconstrained move toward Bend.