Objective: To introduce the pilot to holding procedures at a VOR station, including ATC clearances and holding instructions and holding pattern entry procedures and use of autopilot for holding (if equipped).

Text References:

Instrument Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep (FM)

Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

Content

1. Flight Lesson 13 complete? Yes ___ Copy of lesson placed in pilot’s folder? Yes ___

2. Preflight briefing

3. Review items

Airplane systems related to IFR operations

Instrument flight deck check

Instrument takeoff

Intercepting and tracking VOR radials

Loss of primary flight instrument indicators

4. New items

Tracking VOR radials (partial panel) -FM 12, 14, 22

ATC clearances and holding instructions -FM 10, 11

Holding pattern entry procedures -FM 11

Parallel procedure

Teardrop procedure

Direct entry procedure

VOR holding procedures -FM 11

Standard pattern

Nonstandard pattern

Use of autopilot for holding (if equipped) -POH 9

Additional items at CFI’s discretion

5. Postflight critique and preview of next lesson

Completion Standards

The lesson will have been successfully completed when the pilot can demonstrate an understanding of ATC holding instructions, holding pattern entry procedures, and the procedures to remain in the holding pattern. Additionally, the pilot will demonstrate increased knowledge in systems related to IFR operations and proficiency in the instrument flight deck check and partial- panel instrument flight. The pilot will be able to maintain the desired altitude, ±100 ft.; airspeed, ±10 kt.; and heading, ±10°.