User Guide

Flight Simulator

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Teardrop Entry

Use a teardrop entry (as shown in Figure

7) when approaching the holding fix in

the opposite direction as the inbound leg,

but ending up inside the racetrack after

crossing the fix. At the fix, turn toward the

racetrack, to a heading that’s 30 degrees

off the outbound leg heading. Hold that

heading for one minute, then turn in the

opposite direction to intercept the

inbound course. Return to the fix and

proceed with the holding pattern.

Sound complicated? Most pilots think so.

Luckily, a simple direct entry is the most

common entry type, since a controller will

usually tell you to hold as you approach

an intersection along your route of flight. Practicing holds is a great way to exercise your instrument

flying skills, and should the day come when a controller tells you to hold, you’ll know what to do.

Now, let’s practice holding patterns and VOR approaches. Go fly Instrument Lesson 1 and

Instrument Lesson 2.

Figure 7