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Originally Posted by B767Driver  The airlines I've worked for...wanted you to track the holding radial outbound for the paralled entry. Also, this is what the FMS does. (Actually...most of the time I can't figure out what the FMS is doing during holding...even an instrument pilot in training displays more coherence to regiment than does the FMS.) The reason being is to ensure 1) ensure the flight remains in protected airspace and 2) to enhance situational awareness.
When I was a Part 61 CFI...I always taught to parallel the outbound course. I find it acceptable either way. |
That's interesting. I've heard other pilots complain of the MD11 FMS hold enteries, but I have never seen it deviate from exactly what the AIM calls for. A lot of pilots seem confused by the parallel entry. I don't recall whether it tracks the outbound radial, but I seem to recall it doesn't track the radial, just parallels it. TonyC has watched more of those in the sim than I have, though!