In the primary TACAN marshal holding pattern, the radial used is what degree relative to the expected final bearing?

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In the primary TACAN marshal holding pattern, the radial used is what degree relative to the expected final bearing?

In a TACAN marshal hold, a small angular offset from the final approach bearing is used to set up a predictable, stable path into the approach. That offset creates a standard lead-in so you can join the final course smoothly after the outbound leg and turn. The 110-degree radial is the best choice because it represents a 10-degree offset from the expected final bearing, providing the required lead-in for a proper teardrop-style entry into the approach. Using a radial of 120 degrees would place you directly on the final bearing, removing the marshal’s lead-in. A 100-degree or 130-degree radial would create a larger or opposite-offset than the standard 10-degree left offset, which isn’t used for the marshal pattern.

In a TACAN marshal hold, a small angular offset from the final approach bearing is used to set up a predictable, stable path into the approach. That offset creates a standard lead-in so you can join the final course smoothly after the outbound leg and turn.

The 110-degree radial is the best choice because it represents a 10-degree offset from the expected final bearing, providing the required lead-in for a proper teardrop-style entry into the approach. Using a radial of 120 degrees would place you directly on the final bearing, removing the marshal’s lead-in. A 100-degree or 130-degree radial would create a larger or opposite-offset than the standard 10-degree left offset, which isn’t used for the marshal pattern.

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