Originally Posted by TonyC

Holding instructions should include a direction of holding based on one of the eight cardinal directions. I'll assume that the instructions for this holding were "Hold SouthWest of the ABC VOR on the 240 degree radial."

Holding is standard (right-hand turns) unless otherwise specified. (Your example did not specify otherwise.)


Based on the information you've given, you should arrive over the VOR with a heading that is 90 degrees from the holding course. According to the diagram for Holding Entry in the Aeronautical Information Manual and in the Instrument Flying Handbook, you would be in Sector (a), which calls for a Parallel Entry. You would therefore turn LEFT to parallel the holding course outbound. At the appropriate time or distance, you would turn left again to proceed direct to the VOR, or intercept the holding course inbound. Upon reaching the VOR after this entry turn, you would then turn RIGHT for the remaining holding pattern circuits.




Is that what you're asking?






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