Flight Training Instruction - Cnatra - U.S. Navy

CHAPTER SEVEN T-6B PRIMARY INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION
7-2 HOLDING PROCEDURES
NOTES
1. If the holding pattern is charted and the controller does not
issue complete holding instructions, the pilot is expected to hold as
depicted on the appropriate chart. When the pattern is charted, the
controller may omit all holding instructions except the charted
holding direction and the statement “AS PUBLISHED” (i.e.,
“HOLD EAST AS PUBLISHED”).
2. Request expected further clearance time if not automatically
provided by ATC. This time will be used to depart the holding
pattern (proceed enroute or to commence the approach if holding at
destination) in the event of communications failure.
Orbits: For training purposes, the holding pattern will be broken down into three types of orbits,
which are accomplished sequentially:
1. Entry Orbit: Establishes the aircraft inbound on the holding course.
2. No-wind Orbit: Determines the initial corrections required to compensate for existing
winds.
3. Correction Orbit(s): Update and refine the wind corrections.
Timing: Timing, if used, is adjusted on the outbound leg of each Correction Orbit to maintain
the following leg lengths inbound:
Altitude (MSL) Inbound leg length
At or below 14,000’ MSL 1 minute
Above 14,000’ MSL 1 1/2 minute
Procedure.
1. Copy and read back holding clearance.
2. Determine the holding course and reciprocal of the holding course.
a. The holding course is the inbound course to the holding fix (Figure 7-1).
b. The reciprocal of the holding course is used to determine the direction of entry turn.
When the holding fix is a NAVAID, the reciprocal will be the same as the radial
(Figure 7-1).