ASA Holding Pattern Computer

[Music] now there are three different ways of entering a holding pattern direct parallel and teardrop and we're going to talk about each of them in detail these entries are referred to as faa recommended which might lead some folks to think that they're optional well the airmen certification standards the acs which are the standards for your knowledge and practical test require that you know the recommended entries and use an entry that ensures you remain within the holding pattern airspace the faa has determined that these three types of entries will keep you within the holding pattern airspace if a pilot chooses some other entry they need to be able to prove they have stayed in the holding pattern airspace so it's a good idea to treat these recommended entries as a very strong recommendation kind of like when your lawyer recommends i suggest you stop talking the faa divides the airspa