On 22 Nov 2004 22:43:11 -0800, (smackey) wrote:

It just seems weird to be
flying at almost 90 deg from the outbound course.

Keep in mind that the PT barb only tells you which side of the course
line to make the reversal and =only one= of a number of ways to do it.
It does not =regulate= the way you make your procedure turn.

For example, there are pilots who do 90/270 procedure turns or the
equivalent of a teardrop hold entry all the time, even in calm
conditions.

If you prefer the 45/180/45° method but the winds require major
adjustment, go a head and do what you need to make the reversal on the
protected side of the course line.

Mark Kolber
APA/Denver, Colorado
www.midlifeflight.com
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