Holding - P-5530075

JOINT ADVANCED MULTI-ENGINE T-44A

The VOR needles will point to the tuned VORs. The Progress Remote Readout Unit (PRRU) will display

accurate mileage to the selected RNAV waypoint and groundspeed. Minutes to the RNAV waypoint may

be viewed if "Min" is selected. Bearing direct to the waypoint is displayed if the alert button is depressed

and held down manually. Center the pilots CDI and track to the waypoint. Nearing the selected waypoint,

the alert light will illuminate, then flash as the aircraft passes overhead. The "To-From" indicator then

shifts to "From" and PRRU DME starts to count up.

RNAV Waypoint Usage (TACAN). Select desired waypoint to program then enter a zero instead of a

VOR frequency. This alerts the "box" to program TACAN RNAV. Enter applicable information in the

same manner as VOR RNAV. Press "Pre" (preset). When ready, dial in the appropriate TACAN channel,

then D-U-D the waypoint. Press "RNAV" on the TACAN Sel panel. Note Linear Deviation and RNAV

illuminated. Utilize TACAN RNAV in the same manner as described for VOR RNAV.

Enroute RNAV. In order to utilize RNAV enroute, you must be prepared to perform simple plotting in

flight. You may desire to request an initial heading from Center before plotting and programming RNAV

waypoints. Note current radial/DME. Make a quick mental estimate of approximate heading and turn to

that heading. Utilize your straightedge to extend the radial (from the NAVAID currently in use) with a

light pencil line. Measure DME with your "mileage ruler" and circle present position. Draw a course line

from present position to the fix which you are cleared to. Enter an RNAV waypoint on the route of flight

or for the destination fix. Center the pilots CDI and navigate directly to the fix. Tune Nav 2 to the next

NAVAID cleared for navigation. Program applicable RNAV waypoints for the route.

NOTE If the fix you are cleared to is charted with a radial/DME from a currently receivable NAVAID, no plotting

is required. Simply enter the fix as an RNAV waypoint from the NAVAID.

Student Tendencies.

Attempting to comply with a clearance with the navaids set incorrectly

Not identifying the selected station or directing the copilot to do so

Not monitoring the NDB during use or directing the copilot to do so

Not correcting for wind and drifting off course/Not updating heading during a point-to-point

Not selecting the proper FD SEL select switch, (e.g., attempting to fly a TACAN approach in

VOR/ILS mode.)

Not centering the CDI for course guidance when proceeding direct to a VOR or TACAN

Not turning at an appropriate lead point when intercepting arcs or radials

Not tuning the TACAN or VOR/DME before attempting a point-to-point

Holding.

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A. Holding Pattern Procedures.

Holding is maneuvering an aircraft in relation to a navigation fix while awaiting further clearance. Detailed

holding clearance requirements, procedures, and accepted techniques are contained in the AIM. Unless

otherwise instructed by ATC, pilots are expected to hold in a standard pattern. You are considered

established in the holding pattern upon initial passage of the holding fix. Use of TACAN station passage as

a fix is not acceptable for holding fixes. Therefore, do not hold directly over a TACAN. Normal holding

airspeed for the T-44 is 150 KIAS. If extended holding is anticipated, consult the T-44 NATOPS Manual

for maximum endurance speed. Consideration should be given to requesting extended leg lengths if the

delay exceeds 20 minutes. This will result in fewer turns, which allows decreased fuel consumption and

pilot workload.

Holding Instructions.

Holding clearances are issued using standard terminology and format as described in the AIM. ATC

should issue holding instructions at least 5 minutes before reaching a clearance limit fix. When holding

instructions are issued for either a charted or uncharted holding pattern, the controller should issue a time to

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