Using NAV for Holding Patterns

[Sumon]

Hi all, I had a quick question about holding patterns.

When ATC puts you in a holding pattern, once you enter it, can you just use the autopilot NAV feature instead of having to manually do the turns?

Thanks!

[Flying_Pencil]

Currently it isn’t possible. ;)

[CapA]

Hey there @Sumon! You can use this tutorial to help you.

How to fly a holding pattern

Since there is no other tutorial on the subject, and that’s what I’m studying right now in my IR training. I figured I’d put something up for you guys. [image] Here is an example of a standard holding pattern. The inbound leg will be the leg that has the holding Fix on it. The outbound leg will be the one on the opposite parallel side. This will come in useful when we get into diffrent entry types. The basics of a holding pattern. When instructed to enter a holding pattern you will eithe…

[Sumon]

Understood. Thank you for your help.

[Captain_Merka]

You can vote for that feature here.

Autopilot Holding Mode

Holding Mode This idea is a additional Autopilot mode. Once it’s activated, your airplane holds in a standard holding pattern, at the present position. This would help, in case you need more time for the planing of your approach, in case you’re approaching a busy airport and the controller asks you to enter a holding pattern or in case something important happens in real life during your flight. I know, there is a similar feature suggestion from 2015. However, since this is 2 years old and alr…