Air Regulations · PANS-OPS
Hold Entry Visualizer
Choosing the right holding entry is a PANS-OPS question in the Regulations paper and a common stumbling block on checkrides.
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Holding turns
EntryTeardropCross the fix, fly 30° off the outbound course into the holding side for one minute, then turn in the holding direction to intercept the inbound course.
DirectTeardropParallel
How to use it
- Set the inbound course to the holding fix and your heading towards the fix.
- Choose standard (right) or non-standard (left) turns.
- The diagram shows the three entry sectors around the fix and where you are arriving from.
For learning and exam practice only. Not for operational flight planning: always use your aircraft’s flight manual, official charts and current weather.