Hold Entry Visualizer

Name: Hold Entry Visualizer
Rating: 2.7 (231 reviews)
Author: G-Lee

By: G-Lee

This tool to help pilots enter holding patterns, as well as teach students how

Features & Capabilities

Hold Entry Visualizer is a practical Chrome extension designed for IFR pilots and aviation students to master holding pattern entries. It computes and displays the correct holding pattern entry based on the hold radial or inbound heading along with the aircraft's current heading. The tool operates in real-time during flight by monitoring the airplane's ground track, helping pilots make accurate hold entries as instructed by Air Traffic Control.

Beyond in-flight assistance, the extension offers a static mode perfect for instructors and learners to practice hold entries on the ground. This feature simplifies the learning process, saving both time and money by eliminating the need for in-flight practice sessions. Whether for training or real-time navigation, Hold Entry Visualizer enhances proficiency in holding pattern entries essential for safe IFR operations.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Accessibility

By:

G-Lee

Downloads:

58,217

Rating:

2.70

(231)

Version:

4.10 Last updated: 2012-03-14

Creation date:

2011-10-18

Publisher country:

Email:

ho*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-08

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 273,164 ▼ 1,193

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Developed by:

G-Lee

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=holdentry.com

Email:

ho*****@gmail.com

User Reviews

Users find 'Hold Entry Visualizer' valuable for learning holding patterns and flight maneuvers, especially for student pilots and IFR training. However, multiple reviews highlight usability issues such as an unfriendly interface, tiny fonts that impair readability in critical situations, malfunctioning or inaccessible settings, and lack of instructions. These issues reduce the app's effectiveness and user satisfaction despite its educational benefits.

Pros

Very useful for student pilots to understand holding patterns
Helpful for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) training and air traffic control understanding
Well done and supportive for users learning flight maneuvers

Cons

User interface not friendly with confusing or overlapping text
Tiny letters and numbers making the app hard to read especially in turbulence
Settings do not seem to work properly or are hard to access due to missing menu button
Lack of instructions or guidance leading to difficulty in using the app

Recent reviews

Interface not friendly. Should have a place where you just put your input eg 1 (outbound heading) 2 (inbound track) 3 ( left or Right holding pattern) 4( Aircraft heading to the station/fix )

Br*****, 2024-01-20

Not working anymore

Ad*****, 2023-03-16

In the Instrument flights the manny maneuvers of flight are not only essentially but the necessities for ATC had been relief from the big & heavy load off air traffic control'sshoulder, so anything that help to make a firm grip on the correct pattern of the flights are essential others/Thanks a million for the author ! ! / B