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Old 23rd April 2002 | 21:05
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BEagle
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Not quite. Max Drift = Windspeed in Knots/TAS in nm per minute. E.g. - 15 kt of wind, TAS 90 kts, Max Drift = 15/(3/2) = 10 deg.

Angular factor is the same as on your wristwatch. 30 off is 1/2, 15 off is 1/4, 60 or more - use all of max drift.

That's the basic drift sorted. Apply 3 times the assessed drift outbound in the hold (up to a max of 45 deg) and the basic drift inbound.....

But there is NO REQUIREMENT to fly a hold on an IMC revalidation unless ATC so direct.
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