Holding Pattern - Entry Method

"HEADING" and "RADIAL" (Radial ALWAYS leaves the VOR), Heading is the direction you're flying. When you take into consideration the WCA inbound and outbound legs at altitude, you're not flying a race track pattern any longer.

ATC: November 518 Foxtrot Tango, Hold west of the VOR on the 270 Radial, one minuite legs, Right hand turn, Expect further Clearance one zero minutes.

REMEMBER THIS. Whenever a holding clearance is given, ask yourself: ‘what is my outbound heading on the hold?’ Say for example, if you were asked to make a standard hold on the radial 120, then obviously you would be on the radial 120 but heading 300. Your outbound heading would obviously be heading 120. Then SEE what quadrant your outbound heading lies. If it is on the off-set quadrant, it is a n off-set entry and so on. Whatever quadrant your outbound heading lies is your type of entry. Very simple

HOLDING PROCEDURES

Direct Entry

• Upon crossing the fix, turn to follow the holding pattern

Parallel Entry

• Upon crossing the fix, turn to a heading parallel the inbound course

• After one minute, turn 210 degrees around (30° intercept to inbound)

• Intercept and fly inbound course

Teardrop Entry

• Upon crossing the fix, turn outbound to a heading 30° into pattern (240° heading in this example)

• After one minute, turn 210° around to intercept inbound course

 Holding Pattern Entry Methods

1. Direct Entry (Red):

- Used when approaching from the front.

- Fly straight to the holding fix, then make a 180° turn to enter the pattern.

2. Parallel Entry (Green):

- Used when approaching from the opposite side.

- Fly past the holding fix, turn opposite the pattern, then turn back to enter.

3. Offset Entry (Blue):

- Used when approaching at an angle.

- Fly toward the fix, turn 30° away, then make a turn to join the holding pattern.

Each method ensures smooth and safe holding for air traffic control.