010.06 AIRCRAFT OPS .05 + .06 (holding and altimeter settings)

Question 1

Deviations from the in-flight procedures of a holding are dangerous because a pilot could (lose control of the aircraft/lose contact with ATC/descend below approach minima/lose obstacle clearance).

Answer 1

Deviations from the in-flight procedures of a holding are dangerous because a pilot could (lose obstacle clearance).

Question 2

If for any reason a pilot is unable to conform to the holding procedures of a particular holding pattern, he should (follow comms failure procedures/advise ATC as early as possible/execute a non-standard holding pattern/stay clear of the holding area by at least 5 NM)

Answer 2

If for any reason a pilot is unable to conform to the holding procedures of a particular holding pattern, he should (advise ATC as early as possible)

Question 3

Holding A is a (standard right turn holding pattern / VOR/DME-holding towards the station / VOR/DME-holding away from the station).

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Answer 3

Holding A is a (standard right turn holding pattern).

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Question 4

Holding B is a (standard right turn holding pattern / VOR/DME-holding towards the station / VOR/DME-holding away from the station).

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Answer 4

Holding B is a (VOR/DME-holding towards the station).

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Question 5

Holding C is a (standard right turn holding pattern / VOR/DME-holding towards the station / VOR/DME-holding away from the station).

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Answer 5

Holding C is a (VOR/DME-holding away from the station).

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Question 9

All turns are to be made at a bank angle of (…)° or at a rate of (…)° per second, whichever requires (more/the lesser bank).

Answer 9

All turns are to be made at a bank angle of (25)° or at a rate of (3)° per second, whichever requires (the lesser bank).

Question 10

Sector 1 procedure in the attachment is a (direct/offset/parallel) entry.

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Answer 10

Sector 1: parallel entry

Sector 2: offset entry

Sector 3: direct entry

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Question 11

Sector 2 procedure in the attachment is a (direct/offset/parallel) entry.

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Answer 11

Sector 1: parallel entry

Sector 2: offset entry

Sector 3: direct entry

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Question 12

Sector 3 procedure in the attachment is a (direct/offset/parallel) entry.

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Answer 12

Sector 1: parallel entry

Sector 2: offset entry

Sector 3: direct entry

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Question 13

The holding procedure entry described is a (direct/parallel/offset) entry.

• a) at the fix, the aircraft is turned left onto an outbound heading for the appropriate period of time; then*
• b) the aircraft is turned left onto the holding side to intercept the inbound track or to return to the fix; and then*
• c) on second arrival over the holding fix, the aircraft is turned right to follow the holding pattern.*

Answer 13

Parallel entry

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Question 14

The holding procedure entry described is a (direct/parallel/offset) entry.

• a) at the fix, the aircraft is turned onto a heading to make good a track making an angle of 30° from the reciprocal of the inbound track on the holding side; then*
• b) the aircraft will fly outbound:*
• 1) for the appropriate period of time, where timing is specified; or*
• 2) until the appropriate limiting DME distance is reached, where distance is specified.*
• c) the aircraft is turned right to intercept the inbound holding track; and d) on second arrival over the holding fix, the aircraft is turned right to follow the holding pattern.*

Answer 14

Offset entry

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Question 15

The holding procedure entry described is a (direct/parallel/offset) entry.

Having reached the fix, the aircraft is turned right to follow the holding pattern.​

Answer 15

Direct entry

source: http://www.chcheli.com/sites/default/files/icao_doc_8168_vol_1.pdf

Question 16

All holding procedures depict tracks. Pilots should attempt to maintain the track by making allowance for known wind by applying corrections both to (… and …). This should be done during entry and while flying in the holding pattern.

Answer 16

All holding procedures depict tracks. Pilots should attempt to maintain the track by making allowance for known wind by applying corrections both to (heading and timing). This should be done during entry and while flying in the holding pattern.

Question 17

A published holding procedure has an inbound track of 052°(M). You are approaching the fix on Magnetic Track 232° (no wind). The appropriate entry procedure is (offset/parallel/direct).

Answer 17

A published holding procedure has an inbound track of 052°(M). You are approaching the fix on Magnetic Track 232° (no wind). The appropriate entry procedure is (either offset or parallel)​.

- place your hand like in the attachment, put your index on the inbound track. If you are approaching between the thumb and index, it is an offset entry, between index and extended line of thumb it is parallel, and behind the extended line of thumb it is a direct entry. Hope this helps! -

Question 18

A published holding procedure has an inbound track of 030°(M). You are approaching the fix from 010° (no wind). The appropriate entry procedure is (offset/parallel/direct).

Answer 18

A published holding procedure has an inbound track of 030°(M). You are approaching the fix from 010° (no wind), so heading 190°. The appropriate entry procedure is (offset)​.

- place your hand like in the attachment, put your index on the inbound track. If you are approaching between the thumb and index, it is an offset entry, between index and extended line of thumb it is parallel, and behind the extended line of thumb it is a direct entry. Hope this helps! -

Question 19

Outbound timing in a holding pattern begins (over/abeam/over or abeam) the fix, whichever occurs (earlier/later).

Answer 19

Outbound timing begins (over or abeam) the fix, whichever occurs (later).

Question 20

If the outbound leg length of a holding pattern is based on a DME distance, then the outbound leg terminates (…).

Answer 20

If the outbound leg length of a holding pattern is based on a DME distance, then the outbound leg terminates (as soon as the limiting DME distance is reached).

Question 27

The entry into the holding pattern shall be according to heading in relation to the three entry sectors, recognizing a zone of flexibility of (…)° on either side of the sector boundaries.

Answer 27

The entry into the holding pattern shall be according to heading in relation to the three entry sectors, recognizing a zone of flexibility of (5)° on either side of the sector boundaries.

Question 30

Performing a holding procedure with an offset entry, above 14 000 ft in still air, the outbound time on a 30° offset track is limited to (…). Below 14 000 ft it is (…).

Answer 30

Performing a holding procedure with an offset entry, above 14 000 ft in still air, the outbound time on a 30° offset track is limited to (1 min 30 sec). Below 14 000 ft it is (1 min).

Question 31

a) Having entered the holding pattern, on the second and subsequent arrivals over the fix, the aircraft turns to fly an outbound track which will most appropriately position the aircraft for the turn onto the inbound track;
b) It continues outbound:
1) where timing is specified:
i) for (…) if at or below 4 250 m (14 000 ft); or
ii) for (…) if above 4 250 m (14 000 ft); or
2) where distance is specified until the appropriate limiting DME distance is reached;
c) then the aircraft turns so as to realign itself on the inbound track.

Answer 31

a) Having entered the holding pattern, on the second and subsequent arrivals over the fix, the aircraft turns to fly an outbound track which will most appropriately position the aircraft for the turn onto the inbound track;
b) It continues outbound:
1) where timing is specified:
i) for (1 min) if at or below 4 250 m (14 000 ft); or
ii) for (1 min 30 sec) if above 4 250 m (14 000 ft); or
2) where distance is specified until the appropriate limiting DME distance is reached;
c) then the aircraft turns so as to realign itself on the inbound track.

Question 32

When clearance is received specifying the time of departure from the holding point, the pilot should adjust the pattern within the limits of the established holding procedure in order to leave the holding point (at or up to 3 min after time specified / before or at the time specified / at the time specified +/-1 min / at the time specified).

Answer 32

When clearance is received specifying the time of departure from the holding point, the pilot should adjust the pattern within the limits of the established holding procedure in order to leave the holding point (at the time specified).

Question 33

An additional buffer area of a holding area extends (…) NM beyond the boundary of the holding area. Significant obstacles in the buffer area are taken into consideration when determining the minimum holding level.

Answer 33

An additional buffer area of a holding area extends (5.0) NM beyond the boundary of the holding area. Significant obstacles in the buffer area are taken into consideration when determining the minimum holding level.

Question 34

The minimum holding level provides an obstacle clearance of at least (…) ft. Over high terrain or mountainous areas, this obstacle clearance is (…) ft.

Answer 34

The minimum holding level provides an obstacle clearance of at least (1 000) ft. Over high terrain or mountainous areas, this obstacle clearance is (2 000) ft.

Question 35

Altimeter setting procedures provide adequate (…) and for providing adequate (…) during all phases of a flight.

Answer 35

Altimeter setting procedures provide adequate (vertical separation between aircraft) and for providing adequate (terrain clearance) during all phases of a flight.

Question 36

Flight level zero shall be located (at sea level elevation/at aerodrome elevation/at threshold elevation/at the atmospheric pressure level of 1013.25 hPa).

Answer 36

Flight level zero shall be located (at the atmospheric pressure level of 1013.25 hPa).

Question 37

The height above the aerodrome of the transition altitude shall be as low as possible but normally not less than (…) ft.

The calculated height of the transition altitude shall be rounded (up/down) to the next full (500/1 000) ft.

Answer 37

The height above the aerodrome of the transition altitude shall be as low as possible but normally not less than (3 000) ft.

The calculated height of the transition altitude shall be rounded (up) to the next full (1 000) ft.

Question 38

Consecutive flight levels shall be separated by a pressure interval corresponding to at least (250/500/1000) ft in the standard atmosphere.

Answer 38

Consecutive flight levels shall be separated by a pressure interval corresponding to at least (500) ft in the standard atmosphere.

Question 39

Transition altitude shall be published in the (ATIS/AIP/appropriate charts).

multiple answers possible

Answer 39

Transition altitude shall be published in the (AIP and appropriate charts).

Question 40

The transition level is normally passed to aircraft (before reaching TL during descent/before reaching TA during climb/during taxi clearance/in the approach and landing clearances).

Answer 40

The transition level is normally passed to aircraft (in the approach and landing clearances).

- yes, I know it doesn’t make sense, but it’s literally written like this in Doc 8168… -

Question 41

After approach clearance has been issued and the descent to land is begun, the vertical positioning of an aircraft above the transition level may be by reference to altitudes (QNH) provided that (…).

Answer 41

After approach clearance has been issued and the descent to land is begun, the vertical positioning of an aircraft above the transition level may be by reference to altitudes (QNH) provided that (level flight above the transition altitude is not indicated or anticipated).

Question 42

Before taking off, one altimeter shall be set on the latest (QFE/QNE/QFF/QNH) altimeter setting for the aerodrome.

Answer 42

Before taking off, one altimeter shall be set on the latest (QNH) altimeter setting for the aerodrome.