# Holding Pattern Trainer

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Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id456327713](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id456327713)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id456327713`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FLEMINGER MEDIA LLC
- **Category:** Navigation
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (114 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-16
- **First published:** 2011-08-16
- **Size:** 9.72 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/holding-pattern-trainer/id456327713)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pilotscafe.com/privacy/](https://www.pilotscafe.com/privacy/)

## Description

Holding Pattern Trainer is a mobile tool to master IFR holding entries. It includes an Entry Trainer for drills, a holding calculator to visualize scenarios, and a concise tutorial to turn confusing hold scenarios into practiced, second-nature decisions.

Designed for students, CFIs, and instrument-rated pilots, Holding Pattern Trainer offers on-device practice that fits around your schedule. Built as an iOS rewrite from the desktop version at pilotscafe.com, it brings a complete, accessible practice tool for holding entries and checkride prep.

## Rankings

- #134,940 — Overall
- #20 — Navigation (Paid)

## Review summary

User reviews largely praise the app as a simple, affordable tool that helps learners visualize and practice holds, and it’s valued for quick, portable study and for instructors. However, recurring complaints center on accuracy issues in the hold entries and plan view (wrong directions, inbound/outbound confusion), which can cause confusion and waste study time. Other frequent concerns include the app feeling outdated with limited support from developers, and a desire for more instructional content and support for multiple entry methods and radials. Overall, useful but with significant caveats.

### Pros

- Effective tool for learning holds and holding entries; helps students and instructors grok the concepts and build confidence.
- Simple, intuitive, and quick to use; ideal for visual learners and portable practice anywhere.
- Helpful for IFR checkride prep and practicing the pen method; improves the ability to visualize and draw the hold.
- Low-cost and generally good value for the functionality.

### Cons

- Significant accuracy issues: incorrect hold directions and plan view (direct/teardrop/parallel), plus inbound/outbound confusion.
- App appears outdated with little or no developer updates or response to feedback.
- Limited instructional content; only one method is shown and fewer radials; users want more explanations and options.
- Some reviews describe the app as a waste of money due to inaccuracies.

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