IFR Holding Procedures 3

Question 1

When ATC instructs a pilot to 'hold as published,' where should the pilot find the holding pattern details?

Accepted Answer

On the instrument approach procedure chart for that fix

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In the FAR/AIM index

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In the current ATIS broadcast

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In the En-Route Low Altitude chart legend

Question 2

How should a pilot correct for wind drift during the outbound leg of a holding pattern?

Accepted Answer

Apply triple the wind correction angle used on the inbound leg

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Apply double the wind correction angle used on the inbound leg

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Use no wind correction on the outbound leg

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Apply the same correction angle as on the inbound leg

Question 3

Under lost communications procedures per FAR 91.185, when should a pilot leave a holding fix if an EFC time was received before communications were lost?

Accepted Answer

At the EFC time that was received before communications were lost

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Immediately after completing one full holding circuit

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30 minutes after reaching the holding fix

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At the filed estimated time of arrival at the fix

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of an RNAV holding pattern compared to a conventional VOR-based hold?

Accepted Answer

The fix can be any database waypoint, not just a ground-based navaid

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RNAV holds always require left turns for safety

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Inbound timing is always 1.5 minutes regardless of altitude

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Speed limits are relaxed for RNAV-equipped aircraft

Question 5

A pilot in holding reaches a critical fuel state before the EFC time arrives. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Notify ATC of the fuel state and request priority handling or an immediate clearance

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Continue holding until the EFC time, then proceed to the alternate

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Immediately declare an emergency and divert without notifying ATC

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Leave the hold and proceed to the nearest airport without contacting ATC

Question 6

What is the maximum holding airspeed for civil turbine aircraft above 14,000 feet MSL?

Accepted Answer

265 knots

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230 knots

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250 knots

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310 knots

Question 7

If a pilot receives a holding clearance with the instruction 'left turns,' what type of holding pattern has been assigned?

Accepted Answer

Non-standard holding pattern requiring left turns throughout

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Standard holding pattern with a shortened inbound leg

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Standard holding pattern with wind correction applied

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DME-based holding pattern on an ILS