By Bob
from Burlington, NC
on Tuesday, August 14, 2007
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.
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By A Customer
from Tavares FL USA
on Tuesday, March 05, 2013
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A very handy tool.
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best holding pattern learning aid
By A Customer
from CA USA
on Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Pros: simple, clear, concise
Cons:
Review:
I have come across a lot of techniques to learn holding pattern entries. Some of them confusing, convoluted, or clumsy. Tried a couple variations of the finger method and at least a couple of other calculators. I finally settled on the 3-step method which is by far the simplest, and closely resembles how this calculator visualizes the holding pattern entry. Compared to other calculators this one is relatively decluttered and speaks to its simplicity. Note: I consider any of these calculators learning tools only - in the cockpit this stuff needs to be ingrained into muscle memory; no fumbling with these devices.
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By Stephen
from Colorado Springs CO USA
on Thursday, July 28, 2016
Review:
I would buy this product again.
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By William
from Topeka KS USA
on Monday, February 18, 2008
Review:
Every IFR student must have one.
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By Juergen
from Bottrop . Germany
on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Review:
A perfect tool, I love it!! Jrgen Exner, Germany
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By A Customer
from Westminster CO USA
on Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Review:
It works as described.
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Great tool for the student struggling with holds.
By Brian
from California
on Tuesday, September 08, 2009
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.
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Simple and easy to use
By David
from Mechanicsville VA USA
on Thursday, January 19, 2012
Pros: simple device
Cons: Make sure you know how which radial to select
Review:
Use this device as a backup in the event I get a "vapor lock" while in flight.
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A good product, built well and wont fail. easy to understand
By A Customer
on Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Pros: Its correct every time, and dont fail. built well too
Cons: its a bit difficult to move the wheels at first, but you get the hang of it.
Review:
I will give this 4 out of 5 stars because its a bit difficult to operate with one hand, you need two which can be a challenge in IFR. I read the previous reviews, and I dont see how this dont work unless people are using wrong or they updated it, because I went to my instrument ground school book, and looked up the holding entry questions, and this device calcaluted EVERY one of them correctly! its all plastic construction too, so maybe that was upgraded from cardboard. but it works, and even though you gotta get the knack of working the dials physically while in the air, its worth it. this is a must have tool for IFR. it dont fail, its right every time. for the price its a no brainer, buy one now. its easy to understand, set the heading, then rotate the red tab to the holding radial, and the red tab is residing in one of the 3 zones, parellel, teardrop, or direct. simple, and easy. no muss, no fuss.
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By Joseph
from Jasper IN USA
on Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Pros: Easy to use.
Cons:
Review:
What I expected. Help me in learning entry patterns. I carry it in the flight bag if I have any questions.
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Good practice tool
By A Customer
from San Juan PR USA
on Tuesday, January 13, 2009
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.
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By Faris
from Port Orange, FL
on Monday, March 30, 2009
Review:
Nice product and is definitely handy.
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Would buy this product again.
By Roger
from Fort Smith AR USA
on Friday, October 30, 2009
Review:
It met all expectations.
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By Alan
from Gresham OR USA
on Monday, January 25, 2016
Review:
Portable and informative.
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on Thursday, February 07, 2019
Review:
Hard to rotate
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By Dan
from Rockville MD USA
on Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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.
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By A Customer
from Grand Rapids MI
on Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Review:
A little hard to understand and use but an overall good product.
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Don't bother with this one
By Dave
on Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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.
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Well...
By Georges
from Denton TX USA
on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Pros: Simplifies hold calculations (if you know how to use it)
Cons: Cheap aspect, does not rotate easily.
Review:
Haven't really used it,just feel more comfortable (and trustworthy) of actually drawing out my holds with a pencil and paper. Maybe that will change when I really get proficient at using it, because it is not that self-explanatory.
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I wouldn't bother with this one.
By David
from Sarver PA USA
on Thursday, December 18, 2008
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.
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Challenging
By A Customer
on Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Review:
Granted, I am just learning. I find it difficult to use; certainly can’t use it with one hand, as someone else mentioned. You pretty much need to know what you are looking for, it is not going to tell you very clearly.
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Challenging
By A Customer
on Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Review:
Granted, I am just learning. I find it difficult to use; certainly can’t use it with one hand, as someone else mentioned. You pretty much need to know what you are looking for, it is not going to tell you very clearly.
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Seems backward to me
By Bob
from Mineola TX USA
on Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Review:
On both right and left turns, when AC heading is at top, holding radial at tab AC is always in the "direct" area, while pattern is on reciprocal side. But, according to FAA (based on heading and radial) that would be a parallel or close to a teardrop. What am I missing?
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Incorrect Layout
By Jeffrey Clarke
from Fort Myers, Florida
on Thursday, December 23, 2010
Pros: Does show pattern relative to center fix
Cons: Entry positions in wrong place
Review:
On both the standard and non-standard sides, the position of the parallel and teardrop entry are in the wrong place!!! Someone should report this to the manufacturer...
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Not what I expected
By Jeffrey
from Fort Myers FL USA
on Thursday, February 03, 2011
Pros: Good paperweight
Cons: Wrong sector depictions for entry methods on both sides!! Someone should let the manufacturure know about this discrepency.
Review:
Sure, the concept of this device is good, but needs improving in design for useability.
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Not Worth It
By Frederick Randall
from Ormond Beach, FL
on Sunday, September 20, 2009
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.
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I Don't Like The Product
By Don
from Warren MI USA
on Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Pros: None
Cons: Doesn't function properly
Review:
It is not easy to move or swivel. That makes it very cumbersome. Maybe this one was not put together right by the manufacturer. It won't be used.
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