Figure 4-14 Tail Radial Turn

CHAPTER FOUR

T-6A INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

holding radial of 090 being to the right, indicating a right turn. Additionally, aircraft C is on the

110 radial with the holding radial of 090 being to the left, indicating a left turn.

If the aircraft (tail of the bearing pointer) is on the holding radial (aircraft B), turn to the holding

side of the pattern to remain within holding airspace (a left turn for a standard holding pattern or

a right turn for a nonstandard pattern).

Remember: TAIL - RADIAL - TURN

265

260

070 R

265

090 R

260

110 R

265

260

Figure 4-14 Tail Radial Turn

During the last half of the turn, check the position of the head of the bearing pointer relative to

the holding course. This will enable you to determine whether you will roll out on the holding

course, undershoot it, or overshoot it. If the aircraft is on the holding course at the completion of

the turn, simply track inbound. If this is not the case, utilize the DTA intercept procedure

previously discussed.

It is critical to establish the aircraft on the holding radial prior to crossing the station or fix.

Ensure the IP holds the DTA intercept heading until the head of the VOR bearing pointer drops

toward the holding radial. Judge the rate of bearing pointer movement to roll out on the holding

radial with the bearing pointer centered.

In Figure 4-15, aircraft A will be on the holding course at the completion of the turn. Although

the head of the bearing pointer is not directly on 270 at the point illustrated, it will fall the

remaining few degrees during the completion of the turn. Aircraft B shows an undershoot

situation. The head of the bearing pointer is on 255, 15 away from the holding course of 270.

Stopping the turn on 240 (15 away from 255) sets up a DTA intercept. Check to be sure the

head of the bearing pointer is in a position to fall to the desired course. Aircraft C depicts an

overshooting situation. Again, the turn is continued until a DTA intercept heading of 300 is

established.

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