Originally Posted by
clipperstall
Not for the procedure entry according to the AIM.
Really? Where does the AIM say to use timing for the entry to a distance hold?
There is a note immediately following the description of timed holds that says
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NOTE-
The initial outbound leg should be flown for 1 minute or 1 1/2 minutes (appropriate to altitude). Timing for subsequent outbound legs should be adjusted, as necessary, to achieve proper inbound leg time. Pilots may use any navigational means available; i.e., DME, RNAV, etc., to insure the appropriate inbound leg times.
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But the very next paragraph says
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5. Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)/ GPS Along-Track Distance (ATD). DME/GPS holding is subject to the
same entry and holding procedures except that distances (nautical miles) are used in lieu of time values.
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Not the clearest in the world, but the Note appears to be associated with the timed hold paragraph and the distance paragraph says to use distance instead of time for the entry as well as the rest of the hold.