Plain-English IFR articles. Cited from FAA AIM, FAA handbooks, and ICAO Doc 8168. https://radionavigator.app/learn 2026-05-16T12:00:00.000Z Rory Bennett https://radionavigator.app/about Radio Navigator https://radionavigator.app/learn/holding/offset-entry 2026-05-16T12:00:00.000Z 2026-05-16T12:00:00.000Z Rory Bennett https://radionavigator.app/about

The 30° offset (Sector 2) hold entry, also called the teardrop. Geometry, the "gate" QDR, how to fly it. Cited from ICAO Doc 8168 and FAA AIM 5-3-8.

https://radionavigator.app/learn/holding/parallel-entry 2026-05-15T12:00:00.000Z 2026-05-15T12:00:00.000Z Rory Bennett https://radionavigator.app/about

The parallel (Sector 1) hold entry: when it applies, how to fly it step by step, and the mistakes pilots make. ICAO and FAA sourced.

https://radionavigator.app/learn/holding/direct-entry 2026-05-15T12:00:00.000Z 2026-05-15T12:00:00.000Z Rory Bennett https://radionavigator.app/about

The direct (Sector 3) hold entry: when it applies, how to fly it, and how to handle extreme entries near the sector boundary. ICAO and FAA sourced.

https://radionavigator.app/learn/tracking/vor-tracking 2026-05-15T12:00:00.000Z 2026-05-15T12:00:00.000Z Rory Bennett https://radionavigator.app/about

Tune, identify, set the OBS, and track a VOR radial inbound or outbound with wind correction. The radial-vs-course gotcha, TO/FROM sense, and worked example.

https://radionavigator.app/learn/tracking/vor-intercept 2026-05-15T12:00:00.000Z 2026-05-15T12:00:00.000Z Rory Bennett https://radionavigator.app/about

VOR intercepts: tune, identify, display, set the course, pick an intercept heading, calculate the wind-corrected heading, and roll out based on closure rate.

https://radionavigator.app/learn/holding/hold-entry 2026-05-14T12:00:00.000Z 2026-05-14T12:00:00.000Z Rory Bennett https://radionavigator.app/about

Direct, parallel, or offset? Use the HSI or DI to pick the correct hold entry. Worked examples, ICAO & FAA references, and a dedicated in-browser trainer.