In an offset entry, what is the initial turn after crossing the beacon?

In an offset entry, what is the initial turn after crossing the beacon?

• A. Turn 30 degrees from the outbound course, then turn to intercept inbound
• B. Turn 60 degrees
• C. Turn 0 degrees
• D. Turn 15 degrees

Answer: (A)

When entering an offset hold, you cross the beacon and don’t jump straight onto the outbound path. Instead, you make a small turn toward the offset side to begin the entry. The standard amount is 30 degrees away from the outbound course. This initial 30-degree turn positions you properly on the offset outbound leg and sets you up to intercept the inbound course smoothly on the next maneuver. So after crossing the beacon, the correct action is to turn 30 degrees from the outbound course, then turn to intercept inbound. A larger turn (like 60 degrees) would overshoot the intended offset, a zero-degree turn would not offset, and a smaller turn (like 15 degrees) isn’t the standard for offset entries.

When entering an offset hold, you cross the beacon and don’t jump straight onto the outbound path. Instead, you make a small turn toward the offset side to begin the entry. The standard amount is 30 degrees away from the outbound course. This initial 30-degree turn positions you properly on the offset outbound leg and sets you up to intercept the inbound course smoothly on the next maneuver.

So after crossing the beacon, the correct action is to turn 30 degrees from the outbound course, then turn to intercept inbound. A larger turn (like 60 degrees) would overshoot the intended offset, a zero-degree turn would not offset, and a smaller turn (like 15 degrees) isn’t the standard for offset entries.