What is your first step after station passage when intercepting an outbound course?

When intercepting an outbound course after passing a station, the first step involves establishing the correct flight path. Turning parallel to the intercept heading is critical because it helps create a more efficient intercept angle to the desired course. This allows for a clean approach to the outbound course and minimizes the time and distance required to reach the intended heading.

This step relies on accurate situational awareness and navigation technique, ensuring that once you're parallel to the intercept heading, you can then make corrections as needed to align with the desired course. This approach provides a systematic method for intercepting courses and is a fundamental part of effective navigation in flying.

Adjusting the altimeter or reducing power to climb, while important during different phases of a flight, do not address the immediate need to intercept the outbound course. Setting up navigation instruments again may also be necessary later, but it is not the priority action directly after station passage. Thus, the focus on turning parallel or to the intercept heading establishes a solid foundation for the subsequent steps in course navigation.