Airbus Holding - The Basics

In this video we look at the basics involved in programming the A320 MCDU/FMGC in order to set up, enter and depart from a holding pattern. You join us in the descent as the aircraft approaches Manchester Airport, EGCC via the DAYNE2A arrival. Timings: 02:10 How to insert the hold. 04:30 Completing the Radio Navigation page. 07:10 How to exit the hold. Acronyms used in this video: FMGC: Flight Management and Guidance Computer MCDU: Multipurpose Control and Display Unit FMA - Flight Mode Annunciator (The modes at the top of the Primary Flight Display, PFD). STAR - Standard Arrival Route Trivia: - Unless specifically stated, holding patterns are almost always based on right hand turns. - There are 3 priniciple methods of entering the hold, direct, parallel and offset, which we plan to explore in a later video. Interesting Stuff / Further Reading: - The A320 default holding speed is the lowest of the a) Maximum endurance speed. b) ICAO limit holding speeds (07:50). c) Speed constraint (if any). - W