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ASA Holding Pattern Computer
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ASA Holding Pattern Computer

You are flying a heading of 055 when you are issued this clearance: "...hold east of the ABC VORTAC on the zero niner zero radial, left turns..."

Such a clearance is enough to induce a rapid heartbeat in the most experienced pilot. Although holding patterns may be used on any instrument flight, holding clearances are issued infrequently enough that pilots can get a little rusty on the procedures. Visualizing a holding pattern from your current position is one of the more challenging aspects of instrument flight.

ASA's new design for the Holding Pattern Computer not only displays the appropriate entry procedure given the assigned holding radial for both standard and nonstandard patterns (direct, parallel, or teardrop), but it also depicts how pilots get to this entry, given their current aircraft heading.

Holding pattern practice is now part of the instrument currency requirements (every 6 months, instrument-rated pilots must execute 6 instrument approaches and practice intercepting and tracking a NAVAID, as well as holding procedures). This handy pocket-sized tool may be used as a refresher on the ground, as well as a quick-reference guide in flight.

A perfect learning tool for experienced instrument pilots, students, as well as a convenient instructional aid for flight instructors. Made from durable plastic. 5" x 3 1/2".

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Customer Reviews For ASA Holding Pattern Computer:
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Would buy this product again.
by Roger from Fort Smith AR USA
Review: It met all expectations.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009
by A Customer from Westminster CO USA
Review: It works as described.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
by Dan from Rockville MD USA
Review: I bought two, one is correct, the other one has the holding pattern is the same on both sides, left and right are both on the same side, the other one is fine.

Sunday, September 20, 2009
Not Worth It
by Frederick Randall from Ormond Beach, FL
Pros: None
Cons: Cheap, confusing, Unfortunate waste of money
Review: Bought from another vendor, but in my search for another product my CFII recommended, here I see it. Well let me tell you this flimsy foreign holding computer made it more confusing than ever. You're better off with either the Visihold or the Jeppesen product.

Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Great tool for the student struggling with holds.
by Brian from California
Pros: Easy to use and understand.
Cons: Holding pattern tab is tight and tends to move the compass disk during rotation, should loosen up with continued use, but double check you heading .
Review: This item works exactly as advertised. I was taught the "pencil method" by my instructor and this computer helped me bring the entire concept home. I have not tried using it in flight yet, however I don't expect it to be an issue.

Monday, March 30, 2009
by Faris from Port Orange, FL
Review: Nice product and is definitely handy.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Good practice tool
by A Customer from San Juan PR USA
Pros: Clear, easy to use, good memory aid
Cons: none
Review: It's a good tool to visualize entries. It helped me commit to memory the location of the different sectors and then mentally visualize them in the cockpit. Calling it a computer is a bit misleading it's really a memory aid.

Thursday, December 18, 2008
I wouldn't bother with this one.
by David from Sarver PA USA
Pros: Small.
Cons: Not gonna be used.
Review: It's kind of cool to have any type of "computer". But this really isn't worth it. My instructor showed me an easier method for holding patterns anyway. This just made me more confused when learning.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Don't bother with this one
by Dave from PA
Pros: Small
Cons: Not easy to use
Review: Nice idea but, doesn't make anything easier. Should be all plastic. Cardboard center probably won't last long. The instrument plotter is easier to use. No need to have this one.

Monday, February 18, 2008
by William from Topeka KS USA
Review: Every IFR student must have one.

Tuesday, August 14, 2007
by Bob from Burlington, NC
Pros: Best pattern tool I've seen!
Cons: Sometimes difficult to set.
Review: I had not flown in 17 years when I started my instrument rating. While under the hood, I just could not visualize the holding pattern entries so as a last resort I ordered the ASA Holding Pattern Computer. This product was everything I was looking for. The only thing I did not like was the difficulty setting the two dials correctly while under the hood. Other than that I highly recommend it to the holding pattern challenged. Now it is a breeze to visualize the entries. Thanks ASA and MY Pilot Store.

Wednesday, July 21, 2004
by A Customer from Grand Rapids MI
Review: A little hard to understand and use but an overall good product.