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Holding Calc app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 5744 ratings )
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Developer: Mark Thomas
2.99 USD
Current version: 1.2, last update: 7 years ago
First release : 29 Mar 2013
App size: 4.06 Mb

Whether you are an Instrument Student or a CFII, Holding Calc is a super fast and efficient way of visualizing aviation instrument flight rules holding patterns and holding pattern entry procedures.

Please see http://wednesdayflyingclub.org/holding-calculator/ for usage tutorial.

Key Features:
* Clearance "readback" and adjustments via the clearance buttons
* Graphical visualization of the hold
* Graphical and textual visualization of the entry procedure
* Adjust the current course manually, or have the GPS do it for you
* Lock the hold and/or the course to prevent inadvertent adjustments
* Use the Heading to North button get a quick north up perspective

Using Holding Calc is as simple as one, two, three...

ONE: Set your holding course by rotating the hold depiction with your finger or by directly entering the course via the "On the nnn Degree" button.

TWO: Validate that the major components of your issued holding clearance match the four clearance buttons. Fix mismatches with ease. For example, if you were issued left turns, but it is currently showing standard turns, just press the button and it will flip.

THREE: Rotate the compass card to match your course to the holding fix.

You now can clearly see the orientation of the hold, your intercept angle to the hold, as well as the suggested entry procedure for the hold.

Pros and cons of Holding Calc app for iPhone and iPad

Holding Calc app good for

Tool is easy to use with nice functionality. Allows inputting the hold information in the same way as ATC or your instructor would say them. Mark was very responsive to my questions.
Very nice tool, useful as a learning tool or in flight. Update: Since the update I lost weight, made a fortune in the stock market, and am 42% happier. There may be no correlation but why risk it, buy now! Update 2: The weight is back but still wealthy and at least 42% happier. Buy now while you can.

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As a current instrument student learning holding procedures, this app has been a great resource for me. Thanks!
Very nice tool, useful as a learning tool or in flight. Update: Since the update I lost weight, made a fortune in the stock market, and am 42% happier. There may be no correlation but why risk it, buy now!