Holding pattern Flight Rules Flashcards
Holding speed above FL140 to FL200
240kts
Holding speed above FL200
265kts
F100 holding speed our company
Green dot +20
Above MSA and in turbulent conditions holding speeds may be increased to the lesser of 280kts or M0.8 subject to ATC in CTA
True or False
True
When does timing outbound begin
Timing begins abeam the fix or attaining the outbound heading,which ever comes Later
When leaving an enroute holding pattern what speed shall be maintained unless approved
250kts
Unless specified differently on the chart the outbound leg of a hold at or below FL140 shall be
1.0 minute
What is the length of the outbound leg of a holding pattern above FL140 unless specified otherwise
1.5 minutes
What is bank angle limited in Nil wind conditions
25* or rate 1 -which ever is the lesser
Should we make allowances in heading and time for known or estimated winds in the hold
Yes we must
What is the zone of flexibility allowance, based on heading entering a hold
Heading + or - 5*
What is the standard pattern turn direction
Right hand turns
What is the time to fly out bound after turning 30* off a sector two entry.
The time as specified if not 1.5 minutes or if earlier the DME distance
The DME limit where specified is where the out bound leg of a hold is terminated and a turn commenced
True or False
True
May a pilot shorten a holding pattern. Or lengthen?
Yes the holding pattern may be shortened to leave the fix earlier.
If prolonged holding at a level not limited by obstacles the length of the pattern may be lengthened subject to atc clearance
