IN203

Question 1

ATC will only issue an in-flight clearance if requested by the pilot.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

There is no requirement for airborne pilots to read back ATC clearances, however you should read back what?

Answer 2

Those parts of ATC clearances and instructions containing “numbers”, as in altitude assignments, headings, or altimeter settings.

Question 3

When receiving a new in-flight clearance, you should read back any ______ the controller gives you.

Answer 3

Altimeter setting, altitude and/or heading

Question 4

What specific terminology does a holding pattern use?

Answer 4

Holding fix (defined by NAVAID, DME, intersection or GPS)
Holding side
Nonholding side
Inbound course
Leg length (defined by time or distance)

Question 5

What turns are used for holding?

Answer 5

All turns are standard rate turns (3° a second) but not to exceed 30° angle of bank.

Question 6

Which way do you turn for a non standard holding pattern?

Answer 6

Left

Question 7

In a nonstandard holding pattern, all turns are made to the right.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Holding requires a course and a fix. How may a fix be defined?

Answer 8

Directly over a NAVAID (VOR/NDB)
Using a radial and DME from a NAVAID
At a GPS Waypoint
At a published intersection

Question 9

If DME leg lengths are not depicted for holding leg length, how do you ensure proper ground track?

Answer 9

In that case timing will be required to fly the pattern.

Question 10

When GPS is used for holding, how may the patterns be defined?

Answer 10

NM, time, or other waypoints

Question 11

What should you push on the GPS when performing GPS holding?

Answer 11

Select OBS on the GPS panel prior to the fix. Otherwise, at the fix the GPS will step to the next waypoint and could result in you holding at the wrong fix.

Question 12

When issued a holding clearance, how is the ‘direction’ of the hold defined (ie. “Hold North/South” ect.)?

Answer 12

It is always defined as the direction of the inbound leg to the station/fix.

Question 13

Holding can be accomplished at ______.

Answer 13

A VOR
a GPS fix
a VORTAC
an intersection

Question 14

What is holding speed?

Answer 14

150 knots

Question 15

When should you begin slowing to holding speed?

Answer 15

Within 3 minutes prior

Question 16

Does ATC instructions overrule published procedures for holding?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

When established in a holding pattern awaiting approach clearance, ATC should issue the approach clearance, or an amended EFC, at least how many minutes prior to the last EFC you were issued?

Answer 17

5 minutes prior

Question 18

If you reach the EFC time and are unable to contact ATC, what are you expected to do?

Answer 18

You are expected to commence the desired approach as close to your EFC as possible.

Question 19

How many holding sectors are there?

Answer 19

Three (a,b,c)

Question 20

What are the three holding sectors and their associated procedures?

Answer 20

Sector (a) - parallel
Sector (b) - teardrop
Sector (c) - direct

Question 21

If the holding pattern is based on timing, the initial outbound leg time must not exceed ________ if above 14,000 feet MSL

Answer 21

1.5 minutes

Question 22

If the holding pattern is based on timing, the initial outbound leg time must not exceed ________ if at or below 14,000 feet MSL

Answer 22

1 minute

Question 23

If you are on an inbound course within 70 degrees of aircraft heading, what type of entry should you use (for holding)?

Answer 23

Direct entry

Question 24

When should you use parallel entry for holding?

Answer 24

Use the parallel entry if your inbound holding course is not within 70° of the aircraft heading. Cross the holding fix and turn outbound in the shorter direction to parallel the holding course.

Question 25

When do you use teardrop entry?

Answer 25

The teardrop entry is performed by crossing the holding fix and turning outbound on the holding side to a selected teardrop heading. You may teardrop anytime your aircraft heading is conveniently aligned with the selected teardrop heading.

Question 26

What are the two methods of holding entry?

Answer 26

The 70 method | The AIM method

Question 27

As you approach the fix, if your heading is within _____________, you may use the entry procedures for either sector.

Answer 27

5° of a sector boundary

Question 28

The three holding sectors and their associated procedures for a nonstandard holding pattern are:

Answer 28

Sector (a) - parallel Sector (b) - teardrop Sector (c) - direct if you don’t meet the entry criteria at initial holding fix passage for a parallel or teardrop entry.

Question 29

Which of the following IS NOT an AIM holding entry procedure? a. Parallel entry b. Standard entry c. Teardrop entry d. Direct entry

Answer 29

b. Standard entry

Question 30

What timing rules are used for the initial outbound holding leg to define inbound leg length when holding at a non-DME pattern

Answer 30

Same as DME: above 14,000 feet MSL time for 1 1/2 minutes inbound at or below 14,000 feet MSL time for 1 minute inbound

Question 31

You are established in a VOR holding pattern at 13,000 feet MSL. How long should the second inbound leg be?

Answer 31

1 minute

Question 32

How to calculate inbound drift correction?

Answer 32

MACH. Divide the crosswind by (Mach number X ten). | TAS. Divide the crosswind by aircraft speed in nautical miles per minute

Question 33

If the crosswind component is not known, correct for crosswind using the_______

Answer 33

Drift method

Question 34

Describe the Drift method.

Answer 34

1. Fly the initial outbound leg as a no wind leg. 2. Intercept the inbound holding course. Note the number of degrees of crab to maintain course 3. Once your inbound drift correction is determined, when outbound, triple the inbound drift correction.

Question 35

Using the drift method. If correcting right by 5 degrees when inbound, how much should you correct when outbound?

Answer 35

Left 15 degrees.

Question 36

You are flying in 30 knots crosswind at 120 KTAS, what is your drift correction?

Answer 36

30 / 2 = 15° drift correction.

Question 37

What type of clearance should you expect if you have major changes to your flight plan enroute?

Answer 37

A new ATC clearance

Question 38

What FLIP planning document contains specific information on maximum holding airspeeds, holding patterns, and how controllers will issue holding instructions?

Answer 38

FLIP General Planning

Question 39

When are you considered established in the holding pattern?

Answer 39

Upon initial passage of the holding fix

Question 40

You were given clearance to hold enroute at an unpublished holding fix and the controller did not specify the direction of turn. What type of holding pattern will you fly and when would you begin to slow to holding airspeed?

Answer 40

Standard and three minutes prior to the fix

Question 41

When do you begin timing outbound in a VOR holding pattern?

Answer 41

Over or abeam the holding fix but if unable to determine the abeam position when wings-level outbound

Question 42

For an AIM teardrop entry, turn ______ to a heading for a ______° teardrop entry on the holding side.

Answer 42

outbound; 30

Question 43

Which of the following defines a nonstandard holding pattern? a. Holding altitude is below 14,000 feet. b. All turns are away from the holding side. c. The holding fix is not co-located with the NAVAID. d. The holding pattern consists of left-hand turns.

Answer 43

The holding pattern consists of left-hand turns.