TACAN and VOR Holding Procedures
T-45C TS, ADV, & IUT RIFP-03
5.
Return to holding fix or intercept the holding course
inbound
B.
Teardrop - perform teardrop entry if holding radial is
within 70 degrees right (standard) or left (nonstandard) of
heading
NOTE: In the T-45C, as with most high performance
aircraft, when holding at a fix away from the NAVAID,
you will have to compute the outside corner to stay within
the holding pattern. At holding airspeed the ground
speed of the T-45C is approximately 250 kts. At that
ground speed a 180 degree turn will require
approximately 5 nm. Determine the radial that will
identify the outside corner of the holding pattern based
on radial spread at the distance of the turn inbound. On
the entry, use plus or minus 30 degrees as appropriate
for type of holding until intercepting the outside corner
radial. At that point, track outbound on the radial until the
inbound turn point. If the radial is not intercepted during
the 30 degree entry, turn inbound on time or DME as
appropriate.
1.
At holding fix turn outbound on a heading plus or
minus 30 degrees from the holding radial within the
pattern (on the holding side)
NOTE: For standard holding, subtract 30 degrees
from assigned holding radial to determine entry
heading for teardrop. For nonstandard pattern add
30 degrees to holding radial.
2.
Wings level note DME or time
3.
Set inbound holding course on HSI display
4.
After desired DME or time is reached, turn in
direction of the holding pattern to intercept inbound
holding course or proceed directly to the fix
5.
Return to holding fix
(5-99) Original
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