Originally Posted by
JamesNoBrakes
Typically, there is more protected airspace on the holding side, so why wouldn't you turn in the direction of the hold/protected airspace?
That was my thinking as well but others had a different opinion. FARs don't really cover this that I am aware of. I passed my turn and George was apparently on a coffee break so I went manual. No magenta line so I turned back to the VOR. Assignment was left turns so I turned left to get back to the fix so I could enter the hold properly.
What was suggested by the other pilot was to turn out bound, so right turn to the fix then pick up the parallel course and then turn inbound for the entry.
I'd say either option was acceptable just wanted to see if someone had a better idea or knew standard procedure for this if it exists.