This document provides guidance on how to properly enter and fly holding patterns when approaching an airport. It outlines the three possible entry methods for holds (parallel, teardrop, or direct) and emphasizes the importance of visualizing the outbound course before entering. The document also stresses executing the standard elements of a hold, which are to turn, time the hold, adjust altitude/heading as required, communicate with air traffic control, and adjust thrust as needed.

1. Holding PatternsHow to Fly them

2. Holding patterns can be confusing…..

3. Especially when you seldom do them.Are you current in holding procedures?

4. How would you enter this hold?

5. First Step - Visualize“PTD” – Three entry possibilities“What is my outbound course?”If outbound is in the P – Parallel, Etc.On the previous slideOutbound is 76Direct entry in this case

6. What about this hold?Teardrop (barely!)

7. Now Fly the entryDon’t forget to Turn, time, twist, talk, throttle!