Which LEG TIME leaves the fix on time?

B737-800, LNAV hold. Enter the HOLD page FIX ETA, the ATC time and the PROG 2/2 wind. The LEG TIME to set and the predicted crossings update as you type.

Example These are example values. Replace them with today's figures.

Speed & level

TAS kt, as shown on the ND

Wind on the inbound leg

The head/tail and crosswind components the FMC shows on PROG 2/2 while you are inbound to the fix.

Head / tail kt

Crosswind kt, either side

Times UTC

FIX ETA, next fix crossing from the HOLD page MM.M as the FMC shows it, 28.3 = 28 min 18 s

ATC time to leave the hold “time 36” → 36 LEG TIME now in the FMC optional, min

Calibrate to the aircraft optional

The one uncertain input is the bank angle the FMC designs its turns for. Time one circuit at the LEG TIME entered above (fix crossing to fix crossing, or last crossing to FIX ETA) and the bank angle is adjusted to match.

Last fix crossing MM.M, or tap Now as you cross

Measured circuit m.ss, 6.33 = 6 min 33 s