Comments on: Holding Pattern Entries Made Easy!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:40:37 +0000

This works, and works well but for your IR you have to be able to fly the correct entry every time and you’re only given 5º leeway.

We get taught the HSI method, which is really very simple (and works on the RMI with teeny adjustment in thinking).

1. Set the track needle on the HSI to the inbound track on the hold.

2. Draw an imaginary line 20º from horizontal across the HSI (left side low for a standard hold, and this is easy because they’ve been kind enough to mark degrees around the HSI for you!)

3. Where the track needle points is the entry you fly*

*Smallest sector = offset (teardrop)
Second sector = parrellel
Rest = direct entry

It’s quick, easy, doesn’t require any calculations or maths and, most importantly, it’s very accurate.

Still, I can’t help from thinking that when accuracy isn’t a huge issue I’ll be using a method very much like yours to quickly sort out my entries – great little guide!

Mike

By: Matthew Stibbe

Matthew Stibbe — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:13:53 +0000

All that stuff with pencils on the HSI never really helped me. This is much easier. Thanks!

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By: Patrick Flannigan

Patrick Flannigan — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:22:51 +0000

Thanks for reading Bob!

By: BobMarche

BobMarche — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:39:53 +0000

Thanks for the useful info. It’s so interesting

By: Patrick Flannigan

Patrick Flannigan — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:18:53 +0000

Thanks for the linkback.

By: Patrick Flannigan

Patrick Flannigan — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:18:38 +0000

Thanks, I learned it well after getting my instrument rating. Sure would have made that part of the checkride a little easier.

By: Airport Chronicles

Airport Chronicles — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:43:22 +0000

Nice tips! I wish my instructor would have given me such a simple breakdown during my instrument training.

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