Flight Training Instruction - Cnatra - U.S. Navy

CHAPTER EIGHT T-6B PRIMARY INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION
816. HOLDING PATTERN APPROACH (HILO)
General. The Holding Pattern/Holding In Lieu Of (HILO) procedure turn approach is used to
establish and orient the aircraft in a position to commence the approach.
Description. A Holding Pattern approach uses a published holding pattern to reverse course and
establish the aircraft inbound on the intermediate or final approach course. Holding Pattern
approaches are printed using a normal holding pattern track with a heavy line indicating “In lieu
of Procedure Turn.” The entry turn and maneuvering in holding requires normal holding
procedures. Only one turn in the Holding Pattern is expected unless more turns are necessary to
lose excessive altitude or to become better established on course, in which case, ATC must be
advised. Descent from the minimum holding altitude may be commenced at the holding fix
(“Case I” below and Figure 8-11) or on the inbound leg (“Case II” below and Figure 8-11).
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Figure 8-11 Holding Fix Descent
Unlike the Teardrop and Procedure Turn approaches, the Holding Pattern approach will always
have a FAF depicted on the approach.
NOTE
Established in a holding pattern (as depicted in Figure 8-12) and
subsequently cleared for the approach, do not execute a procedure
turn. Use Holding Pattern/HILO approach procedures.
Procedure. The following procedures assume clearance for the MARIANNA MUNI VOR or
GPS–A approach (Figure 8-12) has been received and you are proceeding to the IAF.
1. Approximately 5 NM prior to the IAF, slow to 150 KIAS. At the IAF, indicated by station
passage, execute the 6 Ts.
a. TIME – Not required, since time of commencing the approach is not reported to the
controlling agency.