When I ask a question it seems to annoy him
Maybe he should consider a different occupation?
The only stupid question is the one that you didn't ask!
Great advice from tech log. I taught holding for 100s of hours (many years ago on steam gauges) and agree with pretty much everything he says.
I'm not sure what the modern test requirements are regarding timing, but you may need to remember that in the example given you will actually have a headwind component on the outbound leg. Heading 200 degrees with a wind from 270.
A small effect in this case but one which could be significant for larger correction angles.
Good luck, fly sensible steady headings and don't chase the needle too much!