OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CMA-9000 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
SECTION 10
HOLDING PATTERN NAVIGATION
GENERAL
The FMS can navigate a race-track holding pattern at a holding fix. The parameters of the desired holding
pattern may either be entered before take-off or while flying enroute. The holding fix is entered as a waypoint.
This waypoint may be preselected, so that upon reaching it, the FMS will provide guidance to enter and continue
the holding pattern until such time as the pattern is terminated either automatically or by operator action.
The shape and terminology of Figure 10-1A below depicts a right turn holding pattern. For left turn holding
patterns (refer to Figure 10-1B), the corresponding entry and holding procedures are symmetrical with respect to
the inbound track.
Figure 10-1A Holding Pattern Right Turn
Figure 10-1B Holding Pattern Left Turn
It is recommended that the holding patterns be always flown with flight director indications.
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August 17, 2010
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