Hold Entry Procedures [DELETE]

The pilot is expected to enter a holding pattern according to the aircraft’s heading in relation to the three sectors, recognizing a zone of flexibility of five degrees on either side of the sector boundaries.

Sector 1 procedures (parallel entry) are:

1. Upon reaching the fix, turn onto the outbound heading of the holding pattern for the appropriate period of time.
2. Turn left to intercept the inbound track or to return directly to the fix.
3. On the second arrival over the fix, turn right and follow the holding pattern.

Sector 2 procedures (offset entry) are:

1. Upon reaching the fix, turn to a heading that results in a track having an angle of 30° or less from the inbound track reciprocal on the holding side.
2. Continue for the appropriate period of time, then turn right to intercept the inbound track and follow the holding pattern.

Sector 3 procedure (direct entry) is:

1. Upon reaching the fix, turn right and follow the holding pattern.

Entry procedures to a non-standard pattern requiring left turns are oriented in relation to the 70° line on the holding side, just as in the standard pattern.

REFERENCES
AIM RAC 10.5 Entry Procedures