Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained
Pilot Institute
JUNE 9, 2025
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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