Quick version: What is the best way to figure how to enter a hold? By "best", I mean a way that will both satisfy the written requirements (i.e. answer the question correctly) and be practical in the cockpit.
Longer version: I'm pretty comfortable with the different hold entry procedures (on paper, never flown one). Most times, I can figure out the proper entry procedure (direct, parallel, or teardrop) just by making sure my situational awareness is correct and determining which way would be "easiest".
I realize the instrument flying handbook has one method. But this one doesn't seem to practical in the cockpit. There is a second method based on holding up a pencil to your DG and offsetting it 20 degrees.
I'd like to use one method that will carry me through the written AND the clouds.
Hope that makes sense! Thanks.
Longer version: I'm pretty comfortable with the different hold entry procedures (on paper, never flown one). Most times, I can figure out the proper entry procedure (direct, parallel, or teardrop) just by making sure my situational awareness is correct and determining which way would be "easiest".
I realize the instrument flying handbook has one method. But this one doesn't seem to practical in the cockpit. There is a second method based on holding up a pencil to your DG and offsetting it 20 degrees.
I'd like to use one method that will carry me through the written AND the clouds.
Hope that makes sense! Thanks.