Jaybird180
Final Approach
I would like some clarification on something regarding HOLDS.
Given the instruction: Hold at the XYZ VOR on the 180 radial, standard turns, I can visualize what the hold pattern will look like and I think it would be simple to execute, head to the VOR, make a standard rate turn (1 minute), head to the outbound, heading 180, standard rate turn and proceed for 1 minute back to the VOR fix. Simple, no fuss.
Throw in some wind - for example winds out of the west at 30kts and I loose understanding of something.
It is my understanding that holdheadings tracks are to be uncorrected for wind (I have been watching the U of North Dakota youtube videos on HOLDS). If this is the case, the standard turn outbound from the fix will put the aircraft well downwind. How does the pilot know that he's been blown well clear (if this is the 1st outbound turn)? How many times should it take to determine the WCA to apply in the case where the outbound turn was made before any inbound leg has been executed to determine the WCA to remain on the 180 radial?
Edit: see above in bold
Given the instruction: Hold at the XYZ VOR on the 180 radial, standard turns, I can visualize what the hold pattern will look like and I think it would be simple to execute, head to the VOR, make a standard rate turn (1 minute), head to the outbound, heading 180, standard rate turn and proceed for 1 minute back to the VOR fix. Simple, no fuss.
Throw in some wind - for example winds out of the west at 30kts and I loose understanding of something.
It is my understanding that hold
Edit: see above in bold
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