How To Intercept and Fly DME Arcs

How To Intercept and Fly DME Arcs

Note: This lesson uses a 2-4 degree rule of thumb for adjusting heading and radial. I know that the often taught method is “twist 10 turn 10” but for this lesson I chose to use the method outlined in the Instrument Flying Handbook just for standardization....
Direct Holding Entries

Direct Holding Entries

Direct holding entries are the absolute easiest entry to fly.  There are no calculations, no intercept angles, and no complex wind corrections to worry about in the entry. So now that we know how easy it is to fly a direct entry, how do we do it? First things first,...
Parallel Holding Entries

Parallel Holding Entries

  Everyone hates parallel entries.  Almost every pilot will try to turn a parallel entry into a teardrop entry, just because they think the parallel is too difficult. It’s really not that hard, there are only 3 steps to fly a proper parallel entry: Track to...