I've gotten a few questions lately about how to properly draw a holding entry when looking at a hold. The process is the same for all holds regardless of position, direction, or if it has standard turns or not. The first step is to draw out the hold at the fix. Once you have drawn the hold, you then draw a long line along the holding course which extends beyond the dimensions … [Read more...] about Drawing Holding Entries
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Determining Holding Entries
Holding entries are considered by many students to be the most difficult item to learn while flying instruments. Determining the proper entry requires situational awareness and an understanding of how the entry sectors are divided. There are three types of holding entries: Parallel Teardrop Direct To understand each entry sector, let's think of holding in terms of a … [Read more...] about Determining Holding Entries
Teardrop Holding Entries
Behind the direct entry, the teardrop is probably the easiest holding entry to learn. Even though it is one of the easiest holding entries, there is still a lot to know about teardrop entries. The basic teardrop entry has three phases: Track to the holding fix in the teardrop entry region Cross the holding fix and fly outbound at a 30 degree angle Make a standard … [Read more...] about Teardrop Holding Entries