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Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained

Pilot Institute

Wind correction is critical, especially crosswind drift on the outbound leg. Holding in Lieu of Procedure Turns Flying a ‘holding pattern’ is a great way to reverse your course and leave yourself pointing towards the runway threshold. The crosswind component. There are three standard entry types: direct, teardrop, and parallel.

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How to Improve Your Landings

Pilot Institute

Key Takeaways Start by setting up your approach correctly to ensure you arrive at the threshold perfectly every time. You can only begin improving the touchdown if you’ve mastered positioning your aircraft above the runway threshold correctly. The crosswind can push you out and mess up your glidepath if you’re not careful.