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meritflyer · September 3rd, 2007, 19:42

Parallel: Two turns opposite the direction of the hold to enter. If it is a parallel, the heading to turn to after crossing the fix was given to you in you holding clearance.

Teardrop: If its a left turn pattern, add 30 degrees to the outbound heading. Right pattern, subtract 30 degrees from the outbound heading. Once you've flown your 30 degree offset for one minute, remember it'll always be a turn back in the direction of the hold (to intercept the inboud course/radial).

September 3rd, 2007, 19:42	#5
meritflyer Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Winchestertonfieldville Posts: 6,742	Re: Holding Patterns. Parallel: Two turns opposite the direction of the hold to enter. If it is a parallel, the heading to turn to after crossing the fix was given to you in you holding clearance. Teardrop: If its a left turn pattern, add 30 degrees to the outbound heading. Right pattern, subtract 30 degrees from the outbound heading. Once you've flown your 30 degree offset for one minute, remember it'll always be a turn back in the direction of the hold (to intercept the inboud course/radial). __________________ The simplest answer tends to be correct.