Ch 8 Holding

Question 1

Standard Holding definition

Answer 1

-in relation to a navigation fix while awaiting clearance, specific holding course inbound with 180 degree right turn to a outbound holding course and making another 180 degree right turn back to inbound course

Question 2

Holding Leg times at or below 14K and above 14k

Answer 2

1 minute for at or below 14K and 1 minute 30 seconds for holding above 14K

Question 3

Course guidance in holding patterns

Answer 3

a localizer signal is most accurate method, but VOR, TACAN, NBD also can define holding pattern it pilots option for which to use

Question 4

Are TACAN station passages as a fix acceptable for holding fix?

Answer 4

No, due to TACAN fix error involved at station passage regardless of altitude

Question 5

ATC should issue holding instructions at least how many minutes before reaching clearance limit?

Answer 5

5 minutes

Question 6

When how many minutes or less from clearance limit and no clearance has been given what should you do?

Answer 6

3 minutes or less and you should start to slow and cross fix at or below max holding speed, if no clearance by fix hold in accordance with FLIP

Question 7

Max holding speeds for MHA thru 6000’, 6k-14k, above 14K

Answer 7

• 200 KIAS
• 230 KIAS
• 265 KIAS

Question 8

max holding airspeed at UASF and USN airfields

Answer 8

• 310 KAIS USAF

- USN 230 KIAS

Question 9

When are you established in holding

Answer 9

upon initial passage of holding fix

Question 10

Entry Turns into holding patterns

Answer 10

Direct, Teardrop, Parallel