HOLDING PROCEDURES

Question 1

What are the different entry procedures for a holding pattern?

Answer 1

1 Parallell Entry. Std, outbound track 110 deg to the left
2 Teardrop Entry Std, outbound track 70 deg to the right
3 Direct Entry

Question 2

What turning direction is a standard holding pattern?

Answer 2

Right hand turns

Question 3

What are the different holding speeds at different altitudes?

Answer 3

0 - 14’000 ft 230 kts
14’001 ft - 20’000 ft 240kts
20’001 ft - 34’000 ft 265 kts
34’001 ft - above M0.83

Question 4

What are the timings of the outbound legs in a holding pattern at different altitudes?

Answer 4

At or below 14’000 ft msl = 1 min

Question 5

What is the turn rate in a holding pattern?

Answer 5

25 deg angle of bank or 3 deg/sec whichever requires lesser banks

Question 6

How big is the “zone of flexibility”, in degrees, when it comes to deciding the entry procedure in a holding pattern?

Answer 6

5 deg

Question 7

How do you fly a Tear drop entry?

Answer 7

Over the fix turn 30 into the pattern for 1 min and then turn back to intercept the inbound track to the fix

Question 8

What is the recommended flap setting when in a holding pattern?

Answer 8

Clean

Question 9

Should speed increases be requested in holding patterns below MSA?

Answer 9

No, as you may fly outside of the protected area

Question 10

What factors can alter your preferred holding speed?

Answer 10

ICAO limit speeds or Speed Constraints

Question 11

How should pilots use speed/flaps in a holding pattern when the ICAO speed is lower than Green Dot Speed?

Answer 11

Fly with Flaps 1 below 20000 ft and at S Speed

Question 12

What are the 3 ways you can exit a holding pattern?

Answer 12

1. IMM EXIT
2. HDG if being vectored
3. DIR TO

Question 13

What is the recommended speed in a holding pattern?

Answer 13

Green Dot Speed