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Answer - Hold Pattern
- The "Hold Pattern" tab on the answer screen graphically depicts the recommended Holding Procedure and lists the steps necessary to fly it.
- The holding pattern computer calculates which way to turn, left or right, which course and heading to maintain, and how long to fly a heading before initiating a standard-rate turn.
Answer - Entry Pattern
- Direct, Parallel or Teardrop, the appropriate Entry Procedure is selected based on where the tail of the aircraft is located when it passes over the holding fix.
- Additionally, the computer calculates which way to turn, left or right, which course and heading to maintain, and how long to fly a heading before initiating a standard-rate turn.
Wind Direction & Speed
How To Use
Holding Pattern Computer
- Use this screen to enter the direction and speed of the wind.
- Enables you to intercept the inbound leg with a neat standard-rate turn - every time!
Set Aircraft True Airspeed
- Enter the Ture Airspeed (TAS) of the aircraft.
- Used to determine your ground speed, wind correction angles and the length and heading of the outbound leg.
Set Aircraft Heading
- Set the heading of your aircraft approaching the fix
- Used to determine Entry Procedure and to guide your turns
Set Leg Length
- Enter the length of the inbound leg.
- leg lengths can expressed in time or distance
Set the Hold
- Set the radial, course or bearing of the hold.
- Set turns - left or right