What action should you take after crossing a VOR if your CDI indicates a half-scale deflection to the right with a FROM indication?

When your CDI (Course Deviation Indicator) shows half-scale deflection to the right with a FROM indication after crossing a VOR (VHF Omni-directional Range), it means you are currently off course, specifically to the right of the desired course, and you are flying away from the VOR station. The correct action in this situation is to turn towards the left, which is the opposite direction of the deflection, to realign yourself with the intended course.

The reason for this is based on how the VOR system and CDI operate. A "FROM" indication tells you that you're navigating away from the VOR, and when the CDI is deflected to the right, it indicates that the desired track is to your left. By turning left, you will gradually decrease the deflection on your CDI, helping you to intercept the desired course.

The other options may not effectively guide you back to the intended flight path. Continuing straight will keep you off course, climbing without recalculation does not address your navigation issue, and turning right would take you further away from the intended route. Understanding how the CDI responds to your position relative to the VOR is crucial for accurate navigation when flying IFR.