Plain English Meaning

Flying a heading that will bring you onto a particular line into or out of an NDB, then turning to follow that line.

Full Definition

The procedure of flying a chosen heading to cross and join a specific bearing to or from an NDB, so the aircraft transitions from its present position onto a desired track relative to the station.

Context Anchor

Used in ADF navigation when a pilot is trying to join and follow a specific line to or from a ground-based radio beacon.

Derivation

Intercept' comes from the Latin 'intercipere,' meaning to seize or catch between. In navigation it captures the idea of catching a bearing line as you cross it, rather than just flying toward the station.