Visual Holding Pattern

Visual Holding Pattern

by Arthur Varrassi

12 ratings
8 reviews
#113 in paid Navigation
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$0.99

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 25, 2015
  • July 27, 2020

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This app offers a visual guide for pilots to determine correct holding pattern entry techniques. It allows for easy rotation of the holding pattern and aircraft heading to visualize the approach, with manual or automatic heading input.

Visual holding pattern reference
Determine entry techniques
Rotate holding pattern
Match aircraft heading
Manual heading input
Automatic heading input
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What's New in Visual Holding Pattern

1.4.0

July 27, 2020

This update allows a +/- 5 degree heading tolerance in determining the recommended pattern entry based on your heading. Many thanks to Murray Sissons for requesting this update. We take user feedback very seriously and will always listen to and consider update requests so please keep them coming.

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User reviews

Great App…would love to discuss a more intuitive graphic idea

This app is nicely done, allows an intuitive presentation of how the aircraft will arrive at the holding fix. It’s based on the USA AIM and IFR Training Texts. Unfortunately, in my basic man’s opinion(just a humble one), the FAA’s method is counter intuitive. However this app makes it easier to see how the aircraft arrives at the fix allowing a more intuitive decision on type of entry. Pictorializing the arriving aircraft’s orientation to the hold is this app’s goal and it attains this goal.
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Best in class

Excellent product, very intuitive and on the mark! Even the compass function is very accurate and definitely helpful in flight. Highly recommended 👍

Small Issue

The App works great except the text size for the holding pattern info (degrees) is too large so it doesn’t display the entire radial/course. This is on an iPhone 12 w/o any text enlargement.

13.5

Not supported screen new iphone

App doesn’t work

doesn’t not work correctly

Response from developer

crjb737, I believe there are many other users of this app, including myself, who would disagree with you. The app works exactly as it should. Can you be a bit more specific as to what is not working for you?

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FAQ

What is the Visual Holding Pattern app?

The Visual Holding Pattern app provides pilots with a visual reference to determine the correct holding pattern entry technique based on their aircraft's heading and the pattern's inbound leg course.

How does the Visual Holding Pattern app work?

You can rotate the holding pattern and your aircraft's heading to visualize the approach. The app allows for manual heading input or automatic input based on your device's magnetic heading.

What devices is the Visual Holding Pattern app compatible with?

This app is designed for optimal viewing on iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices and requires iOS 8.0 or greater.

How much does the Visual Holding Pattern app cost?

The Visual Holding Pattern app is a paid application, available for $0.99.

When was the Visual Holding Pattern app last updated?

The Visual Holding Pattern app was last updated on July 27, 2020, with version 1.4.0.

What is the age rating for the Visual Holding Pattern app?

The Visual Holding Pattern app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

Does the Visual Holding Pattern app have ads?

No, the Visual Holding Pattern app does not contain advertisements.

What is the user rating for the Visual Holding Pattern app?

The Visual Holding Pattern app has an average rating of 3.6 stars based on 9 user ratings.