Objective: To introduce the pilot to GPS holding procedures and use of autopilot for holding (if equipped). Additionally, the pilot will increase proficiency in VOR holding and complying with ATC clearances and holding instructions.

Text References:

Instrument Pilot Flight Maneuvers and Practical Test Prep (FM)

Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

Content

1. Flight Lesson 14 complete? Yes ___ Copy of lesson placed in pilot’s folder? Yes ___

2. Preflight briefing

3. Review items

ATC clearances and holding instructions

Holding pattern entry procedures

Parallel procedure

Teardrop procedure

Direct entry procedure

VOR holding procedures

Loss of primary flight instrument indicators

Use of autopilot for holding (if equipped)

4. New items

Tracking GPS courses (partial panel) -FM 14, 22

GPS holding procedures (if equipped) -FM 11; POH 9

Standard pattern

Nonstandard pattern

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 GPS holding procedures. Additionally, the pilot will demonstrate increased proficiency in copying and complying with ATC holding instructions, entries to holding, and VOR holding procedures. The pilot will be able to maintain the desired altitude, ±100 ft.; airspeed, ±10 kt.; and heading, ±10°, and to track a selected course or radial.