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

A parallel entry is used when the aircraft arrives from the non-holding side of the pattern, between 110 and 180 degrees from the inbound 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

In a teardrop entry, the pilot flies to the fix, turns outbound at approximately 30 degrees into the non-holding side, then turns back to intercept the inbound course.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

230 knots

Answer

Between 6,001 and 14,000 feet MSL, the maximum holding airspeed is 230 knots indicated airspeed.

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

A pilot must report entering the holding pattern when not in radar contact, since ATC needs position information to manage traffic separation.

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

Answer

Non-standard holding patterns use left turns, which is the defining characteristic that distinguishes them from standard right-turn holding patterns.

IFR - Instrument Flight Rules Practice Test

IFR - Instrument Flight Rules Practice Test

IFR Holding Procedures 2