Holding Procedures

Question 0

What side of the inbound course does ATC expect a pilot to be on?

Answer 0

The holding side

Question 1

What are the 7 reasons why a holding pattern might need to be used?

Answer 1

• control traffic flow
• traffic separation in non radar environment
• reaching a clearance limit
• during a missed approach
• climb or descend
• waiting for improved Wx
• course reversal

Question 2

Turns in a holding pattern are at what rate?

Answer 2

Standard rate turns

Question 3

Standard holding patterns have turns in what direction?

Answer 3

Right turns

Question 4

Holding patterns above 14,000 ft MSL have what leg lengths? What about below 14,000 ft MSL?

Answer 4

Above: one 1/2 minutes
Below: one minute

Question 5

What is the maximum holding speed between 0-6,000 ft MSL?

Answer 5

200 KIAS

Question 6

What is the maximum holding speed between 6,001-14,000 ft MSL?

Answer 6

230 KIAS

Question 7

What is the maximum holding sped at 14,001 ft and above?

Answer 7

265 KIAS

Question 8

What 4 pieces of information will ATC give to the pilot for a clearance for a published hold?

Answer 8

• direction to hold from fix
• holding fix
• “as published”
• EFC time

Question 9

What portion of the holding pattern is the only leg that has course guidance?

Answer 9

The inbound leg

Question 10

What 2 mandatory ATC calls must be made by a polo concerning holding patterns?

Answer 10

Report entering the hold

Report leaving the hold

Question 11

When do you legally enter a hold?

Answer 11

The second time you hit the fix