Roy Smith wrote:

In article ,
"Dennis Johnson" wrote:


So, what do you think? Which FAA book is wrong? Why does the controller
need reminding that I'm entering holding when I'm in radar contact?


The controller told you to hold, and he's watching you hold on radar. He
doesn't need you to report entering the hold. If you follow much of what
the AIM tells you to do, you'll be assured of being up to the minute on the
latest 1950's procedures.

You indeed follow the AIM. Having said that, controllers don't usually
watch holding patterns.