Entry procedures TACAN, VOR, VOR/DME

T-45C TS INav-05

TACAN/VOR Navigation and Holding Procedures

B. Entry procedures TACAN, VOR, VOR/DME 2.7.5.1.6.1.1

1. Parallel

a. Cross holding fix

b. Turn in shortest direction to parallel holding radial

c. After desired time or DME is reached, turn in

direction of holding side of pattern

COMMON ERROR: Turning in the wrong direction

after paralleling course. Even though this is a stan-

dard pattern that requires you to make right-hand

turns, you will first make a left-hand turn.

d. Return to holding fix or intercept the holding course

inbound

NOTE: Do not correct for wind until established on

the inbound course.

COMMON ERROR: Do not make large corrections

in heading while close to the station (holding fix).

You should already be at wings level.

e. After fix passage, turn right into holding pattern, and

begin timing for outbound leg when wings level and

bearing pointer on or past wingtip

2. Teardrop

a. Cross holding fix

b. Proceed outbound on heading 30 degrees from

reciprocal of holding course

c. After desired time or DME reached, turn in direction

of holding pattern to intercept holding course

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