IFR Holding

Question 1

Standard Holding Direction

Answer 1

Right

Question 2

Hold drawing memory aid

Answer 2

LADD

Question 3

Terrain clearance (holds and enroute)

Answer 3

1000ft above obstacles in applicable area
2000ft in mountainous zones

Question 4

Maximum speed for holding below 14,000ft

Answer 4

Cat A+B: 170kts
Others: 230kts (280 turbulent)

Question 5

Holding speeds 14-20,000ft

Answer 5

240 normal
280 or M0.8 turbulent (lesser of two)

Question 6

Holding Speeds 20-34,000ft

Answer 6

265 normal
280 or M0.8 turbulent (lesser of the two)

Question 7

Holding speed max above 34,000ft

Answer 7

M0.83

Question 8

Outbound Timing Hold

Answer 8

14,000ft or below: 1 minute
Above 14,000ft: 1.5 minutes

Question 9

Bank Angle Requirement, Hold

Answer 9

25 Degrees or rate one turn, whichever is lesser

Question 10

Flexibility Zones in Sector Entries

Answer 10

5 degrees either side of sector boundaries

Question 11

When ATC applies lateral separation, when is the aircraft considered established in the holding pattern?

Answer 11

Parallel or Offset entries: when procedures are complete

Direct entry: on crossing the aid/fix

Question 12

When will an onwards clearance time be given?

Answer 12

When held enroute at a location other than the initial approach fix

Question 13

When will an expected approach time be given?

Answer 13

When held at the initial approach fix if the delay will exceed five minutes