IFR Holding Pattern Trainer4.11 - App Store

Holding Pattern (IFR) Instructor is specially designed for IFR pilots and students to better understand how to manage holdings, one of the most complex IFR procedures. This app provides significant insights into holding procedures as an educational method, combining clear explanations, visual illustrations, and interactive practice tools.

ALREADY TESTED BY REAL PILOTS AND INSTRUCTORS
Holding Pattern (IFR) Instructor has been developed and tested by real pilots and trainers, covering the full range of holding scenarios, including situations that frequently cause difficulties in real operations. This ensures a learning experience that goes beyond any other app available in this area.

CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVED AT FLIGHT SCHOOLS
The teaching method implemented in Holding Pattern (IFR) Instructor is used at flight schools all around the world, contributing to a higher proportion of successful exams. This achievement makes our app so popular among students and instructors alike.

INTERACTIVE LEARNING SYSTEM
The built-in interactive learning system guides users through all three holding entry types - direct, parallel, and teardrop - with step-by-step explanations and visual illustrations. The exclusive FlyGo Trick provides a simple six-step method to always select the correct entry type with confidence.

TEST MODULE
The test module lets users practise identifying the correct entry procedure for any combination of aircraft heading and inbound course, with immediate visual feedback to reinforce learning.

TIMING QUIZ
A dedicated quiz module to master outbound leg timing. Users practise calculating the required outbound flight time based on observed inbound duration and altitude, and learn to apply the EASA wind correction rule for precise heading corrections.

INTERCEPT AND TRACK QUIZ
Sharpen your intercept and tracking skills with practical quiz questions: determine the correct intercept angle based on CDI deviation and inbound course, and calculate wind-corrected headings for accurate track following.

QUICK FINDER
Quick Finder provides an interactive compass and heading control where all critical paths and directions of the holding pattern are visualised in real time. Students can instantly see the correct entry type, standard and non-standard pattern variants, and experiment with any combination of heading and inbound course - with an optional help overlay for guided learning.

GAME MODE
Put your knowledge to the ultimate test with the gamified map-based practice mode. Compete for the best score and challenge others via Game Center integration.

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FOR STUDENTS
If you are a student, then we wish good luck for the preparation and good luck for the examination!

FOR INSTRUCTORS
If you are a flight trainer, then we hope you will find useful our app and it helps your students better understand holding patterns!

Enjoy our app and FLY SAFE!
The FlyGo-Aviation team

Version History Two new quiz modules have been added to sharpen your holding skills:

TIMING QUIZ
Practice calculating outbound leg duration based on observed inbound time and altitude. Master the EASA wind correction rule to fly precise outbound headings every time.

INTERCEPT AND TRACK QUIZ
Train intercept angle calculations based on CDI deviation and inbound course, and practise wind-corrected heading calculations for accurate track following. 4.11 Jul 1 This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app. 4.10 Jun 28 This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app. 4.9 Mar 20 This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app. 4.8 09/30/2025 - iOS 26 update
This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app. 4.7 09/19/2025 This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app. 4.6 06/25/2025 This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app. 4.5 11/27/2024 This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app. 4.4 08/22/2024 This update contains several bug fixes and performance improvements. Enjoy the latest and greatest version of our app. 4.3 04/04/2024 Minor bug fixes 4.2 05/11/2023 Minor bug fixes. 4.1 01/26/2023 Holding inbound and hold on radial methods. 4.0 01/25/2023 - New localizations are available: French, German, Hungarian, Italian and Spanish 3.9 09/19/2022 - Bug fixes
- Minor UI changes 3.8 02/15/2022 minor bug fixes 3.7.1 01/05/2021 Fixed iOS 14 compatibility issues. 3.7 10/01/2020 Thanks for using IFR Holding Pattern Trainer! To make our app better for you.
We bring updates to the App Store:
• minor bug fixes 3.6 07/24/2020 Thanks for using IFR Holding Pattern Trainer! To make our app better for you.
We bring updates to the App Store:
• minor bug fixes 3.5 05/08/2020 Thanks for using IFR Holding Pattern Trainer! To make our app better for you.
We bring updates to the App Store:
• bug fixes and improvements 3.4 01/24/2020 Thanks for using IFR Holding Pattern Trainer! To make our app better for you.
We bring updates to the App Store:
• bug fixes and improvements 3.3 10/14/2019 Thanks for using IFR Holding Pattern Trainer! To make our app better for you.
We bring updates to the App Store:
• bug fixes and improvements 3.2 10/02/2019 Thanks for using IFR Holding Pattern Trainer! To make our app better for you.
We bring updates to the App Store:
• minor bug fixes 3.1 08/27/2018 Thanks for using IFR Holding Pattern Trainer! To make our app better for you.
We bring updates to the App Store:
• minor bug fixes 3.0 05/15/2018 Thanks for using IFR Holding Pattern Trainer! To make our app better for you.
We bring updates to the App Store:
• minor bug fixes & improvements 2.9 04/11/2018 Thanks for using IFR Holding Pattern Trainer! To make our app better for you.
We bring updates to the App Store:
• minor bug fixes & improvements 2.8 02/22/2018