Originally Posted by TonyC

Don't confuse Holding Entry with Holding patterns.

The first time you cross the holding fix, you are ENTERING holding. You turn in the direction that is best suited for the holding pattern, your heading, and winds.


The second time you cross the holding fix you are ESTABLISHED in holding. Your "freebie," if you will, is gone, and all subsequent turns must be made is the direction of holding.




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