IRR on A320

[Rocket3837]

Hi all,

How is holding pattern is performed during IRR? can I build the holding pattern on the FMGC and follow it or there is a requirement to follow the needles?

Appreciate if someone can direct me to a document explaining the way the examiner should follow when conducting IRR to pilots on A320/A330.
thank you

[Flappo]

It depends...holding pattern already in database or not. Holding over a navaid or using a waypoint/fix as reference...

[Rocket3837]

helo Flappo,

I meant holding over a beacon and it is in database.
My question regarding how the candidate should perform the holding pattern during his renewal of IR.
I am looking for a guidance (CAA/European) which describes the steps and techniques to be followed when perfoming IR renewl for pilots lke the old "Notes for the guidance of authorised instriment rating examiners"........ many thanks

[Flappo]

IMHO,I would check the accuracy, then FD/ LNAV and the needles as a backup. If the examiner wants to see your classic IR skills or how you manage raw data navigation he will/should tell you during the briefing or you can ask him...
But I don´t see a problem using all the resources you have, since you will perform an IR flight anyway...just take it as a normal IR flight.