Get Holding Entries Right Every Time | How a CFI Visualizes Holding Entries | Holding Pattern Entry

There's an easy way to make sure you get your holding pattern entry right every time. This video will show you a trick I use to visualize holding entries. You can use it in the cockpit, and it won't take up too much of your attention, and with just a bit of practice, you'll have holding entries mastered!

The three entries into a holding pattern are the direct, parallel, and teardrop entry. With the method in this video, you'll be able to tell just by referencing your heading indicator which entry to use in any situation.

[marleyb]

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[nolanturek]

As a CFII. I highly approve these methods.

[Sam-glsu]

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[makkavalley]

Dude you’re phenomenal. I’ve been struggling with these for months and you’ve made me come to a solid understanding of holds in 5 minutes

[oopsiedaisy]

coming from a new ifr student who thought I could not possibly be any more overwhelmed after private pilot, i like all the videos out here on the internet and they help to keep me just a little bit less anxious about feeling just completely stupid about being a pilot.

after specifically looking into holding patterns from some of the other big aviation content creators and (quote/unquote) CFIs, not only your concept but the way you present it makes the most sense.

these other CFI's have these nice pretty graphics and show how you carve out the radial-pie, but almost none of that translates to actually doing this in the cockpit. thumbs? math? correcting for wind? talking with atc over and over again? breifing my approach? i understand we need to do math from time to time, but from what i understand about this rating I am pursuing that it is in my best interest to have to do the least amount of math possible with the 50 other things I will need to be doing for just one approach.

simple really is better. the more we can uncomplicate something or find a shortcut that does not the end result, the better off we will be.

[ShaneSchmidt]

I can not believe that you - in 9 minutes - fixed a very real issue I have had for years, visualizing holds and hold entries without some type of support diagram, chart or drawing. The hand method also was lost on me and real world holds are so few and far between, that practice is minimal. A most sincere thank you! Love your library, but this is one of my favorites.

[limejuise]

I have been teaching this method for thirty years! ( Before iPhones and YouTube!!) The simlest method of figuring out your hold entry in seconds. Having said that other methods work for other brains

[abbieamavi]

I think this is my new favorite method! A sincere thanks from a CFI, studying for my CFII to better explain the common trouble spots for my future students 😄

[sky]

I can't believe how I haven't found this channel earlier. Thanks for all this useful information. It's a goldmine.

[TridentCapital]

Great explanation. Where most students get messed up here is that you must be on a heading to the fix before you begin drawing (or visualizing your hold).

[thecorporatepilotdad]

When I taught instrument students 15+ years ago it was very easy to use a screw, obs knob, or some spot on the panel as the fix and visualize the hold around that spot. That spot was the holding fix which is always and the end of the inbound leg, figure left or right turns, then determine the direction from the fix to get the entry quickly. A helpful exercise I did with students was to flip from one approach plate to the next approach (on the ground), pick a spot on the plate and ask the entry type to the hold for the missed approach. Being able to know the entry without thinking about it is key.

[douglashughes]

I cannot believe the amount of agony experienced attempting to learn this hold. So many online instructors claiming that their method is the easiest or the simplest. Even the online school I purchased couldn't make it happen. BUT YOU, SIR, DID IT for me! I printed a copy of a heading indicator and simply followed along with you. Also, because the presentation moves to quickly (it's me, not you) for my brain to comprehend, I went to 'settings' and slowed the speed of the presentation to 75%. Thank you!!

[blip]

This by far is the most concise, practical tutorial for determining holding pattern entries. Sure, there are thumb rules out there, but they are easy to forget.
This one is hardwired into my brain.
Bravo!!!!

[Tom-muzy]

I taught this exact methodology since the late 70"s. Your visual presentation is absolutely perfect.

[abrahamnemani]

Man, you are awesome. The only thing I would have added was how to depict the hold 3 areas are on the VOR prior to determining the type of hold. I know from experience this is a challenge for the novice pilots myself included.

[flyboyrog]

Love the channel and come here often. I only teach two hold entries...direct and indirect. The indirect hold is simply a course reversal like a procedure turn on an approach. Makes things much simpler and there becomes only one maneuver you need to master instead of three. Simple cut the racetrack in half at the fix. Anything on the "long" side is a direct entry, anything on the "short" side is an indirect. Fly outbound 1 minute, 45 degree turn 1 minute, 180 degree turn (magically a minute at standard rate), then intercept inbound. But hey....that's my method but it works. Keep 'em coming!!

[RamiElias-jxwe]

So far this is the easiest and fastest visual method I've seen. Thank you very much for sharing this information

[qdycvfc]

My technique from 40+ years making a living in the cockpit:
Cross the fix and turn the closes direction to your out bound heading, do not turn through the teardrop. Turn inbound at appropriate time and either interceptor or proceed direct to the fix and adjust outbound leg for drift.
TERPS provides clear space on holding and nonholding side of course for maneuvering .

[josephwhite]

Your videos are great! I took a week off training because I was sick, and when I came back I made both of your “Don’t” mistakes that you mentioned 😅Going through your videos once more

[andrewellis]

Most precise and simple explanation on this topic. Liked and subscribed. Thank you!