TACAN and VOR Holding Procedures
T-45C TS, ADV, & IUT RIFP-03
B.
Timing
1.
Outbound leg (whichever occurs last)
a.
Abeam fix
b.
Wings level
2.
Inbound leg (length)
a.
At or below 14,000 ft MSL: 1 minute
b.
Above 14,000 ft MSL: 1-1/2 minutes
C.
T-45C procedural holding speed: 200 KIAS not to
exceed 14 units AOA unless in turbulence when holding
speed is flown at NATOPS turbulence penetration of 250
KIAS
NOTE: If situation requires an airspeed greater than 230
KIAS (MAX FAR holding speed for category), request
approval from ATC.
D.
Wind correction
1.
Crosswind correction
a.
Used while in holding pattern
b.
Apply wind correction crab angle that is 2 to 3
times the angle that holds the aircraft on course
inbound
c.
Use SRT in pattern
2.
Head winds and tail winds
a.
Affect only time holding patterns
b.
Adjust outbound time for correct inbound time
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