Of course, some standard operating procedures are always good. The practical test-mandated/real-world recommended method of holding pattern entry is to determine on what heading you will cross the holding fix, then use the 70-degree/180-degree diagram at right to decide whether to make a direct, parallel or teardrop entry into the hold.
Standard holding pattern entries (direct, parallel, or teardrop) are determined by using a 70-degree/180-degree diagram based on the aircraft's heading when crossing the holding fix.
Each entry type dictates a specific initial turn after crossing the fix (e.g., direct to outbound course, parallel to outbound course, or teardrop 30-45 degrees off outbound), followed by flying outbound for a set time or distance.
Regardless of the entry type, the subsequent step is to turn inbound and intercept the inbound course and ground track.
A practical, simplified method for determining holding pattern entry is to make the shortest turn to the outbound heading.
Of course, some standard operating procedures are always good. The practical test-mandated/real-world recommended method of holding pattern entry is to determine on what heading you will cross the holding fix, then use the 70-degree/180-degree diagram at right to decide whether to make a direct, parallel or teardrop entry into the hold.
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