IFR Holding Procedures 2

Question 1

A parallel entry into a holding pattern is appropriate when the aircraft approaches from which sector?

Accepted Answer

Non-holding side, between 110 and 180 degrees from the inbound course

Answer

Holding side, within 70 degrees of the inbound course

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Directly along the inbound course from the non-holding side

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Within 30 degrees of the outbound holding course

Question 2

What is the correct procedure for executing a teardrop entry into a holding pattern?

Accepted Answer

Fly to the fix, turn outbound at 30 degrees off the holding course on the non-holding side, then turn inbound

Answer

Fly to the fix and turn directly to the outbound heading

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Fly parallel to the inbound course outbound, then turn to intercept

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Fly directly to the fix and begin circling immediately

Question 3

What is the maximum holding airspeed for aircraft operating between 6,001 and 14,000 feet MSL?

Accepted Answer

230 knots

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200 knots

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210 knots

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265 knots

Question 4

When must a pilot report entering a holding pattern to ATC?

Accepted Answer

When ATC has not informed the pilot that the aircraft is in radar contact

Answer

Always, immediately upon crossing the fix

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Only when the hold was not anticipated

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Only when holding at an enroute fix above 10,000 feet

Question 5

If a non-standard holding pattern is assigned by ATC, what is the primary difference from a standard pattern?

Accepted Answer

Left turns are used instead of right turns

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The inbound leg timing is always 2 minutes

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The fix must be a VOR station

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DME arcs replace straight legs

Question 6

When ATC issues a holding clearance, which of the following elements is NOT required to be specified?

Accepted Answer

Expected approach type after holding

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Direction of holding from the fix

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Leg length in time or distance

Answer

Inbound holding course

Question 7

Which instrument is primarily used when a holding pattern specifies leg length in nautical miles rather than time?

Accepted Answer

DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)

Answer

GPS groundspeed readout

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RNAV computed distance

Answer

VOR needle deflection