QuDieM QuikHOLD
QuDieM QuikHOLD is a unique light aviation Holding Pattern Computer.
Until now, pilots required to take-up a holding pattern had aids to assist them in entering the pattern, but had to rely on the mental application of established “rules of thumb” to determine the adjustments to outbound heading and time to compensate for the prevailing wind. Given the complex inter-relation of these parameters, this is an imprecise method that, particularly if carried out under instrument flying conditions, significantly adds to workload and stress.
For air speeds of 90-110kts,QuDieM QuikHOLD greatly eases the pilot’s task by, in addition to identifying the correct entry procedure, providing direct read-out of the outbound track, heading adjustment and outbound time for wind speeds up to 40kts. Magnetic variation and wind parameters having been pre-set, in-flight operation is limited to reversing, if necessary, the Holding Pattern direction card and rotating the instrument to the designated inbound magnetic track. Both operations may be completed single-handed.
Key Features
- Clear identification of correct entry procedure for heading flown to fix.
- Direct read-out of outbound magnetic track, outbound heading adjustment (±Degrees Magnetic) and outbound time (sec’s).
- Right and Left handed patterns.
- Pre-set Magnetic Variation and Forecast Wind direction and speed.
- Single-handed in-flight operation.
- High quality manufacture.