Holding Procedures Flashcards

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1
Q

Define holding positions

A

A predetermined manoeuvre which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance

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2
Q

How are holding procedures located?

A

Located to ensure that an A/C remains clear of the ground and obstructions, ready to continue flight when authorised to do so, either to begin an approach to land or to continue en route

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3
Q

Describe non published Hold

A

ACC Controllers May instruct an aircraft to hold along ATS routes or within defined controlled airspace

These holds may be required due to congestion, and the ATCO will determine the inbound axis and direction of the hold for this purpose

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4
Q

Why hold?

A

In the event of the extended delays, aircraft should be advised of the anticipated delay as early as possible and, when practicable be instructed or given the option to reduce speed en route in order to absorb delay

Reason include
Weather
Traffic management

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5
Q

What is a holding fix

A

May be over a point source nav-aid (NDB/VOR) or be defined as an intersection of radials it as

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6
Q

What is the holding AXIS?

A

The required inbound track to the holding fix. If this is defined by VOR radials, then the axis must lie on one of the radials although it may be orientated towards or away from the relevant VOR.

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7
Q

Holding Patterns turns are made at Rate 1 (3 degrees per second) or with a 25 degree of bank. Which ever requires least angle of bank.
True or False?

A

True.

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8
Q

Aircraft holding at greater than 170kts May therefore turn at less than 3 deg/sec. True or False?

A

True.

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9
Q

Holding Speeds:

Up to and including 14,000ft.

Cat A&B aircraft shall hold at normal speed of and a turbulent speed of?

A

170kts and 170kts

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10
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Holding Speeds:

Up to and including 14,000ft.

Cat C/D/E aircraft shall hold at normal speed of and a turbulent speed of?

A

230kts normal

280kts turbulent

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11
Q

Holding Speeds:

Above 14,000ft up to and including 20,000ft

Shall hold at a normal speed of and a turbulent speed of?

A

240kts normal
280kts turbulent or
M 0.80 which ever is less

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12
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Holding Speeds:

Above 20,000ft and up to and including 34,000ft

Shall hold at a normal speed of and a turbulent speed of?

A

265kts normal
280kts or
M0.80 whichever is less

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13
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Holding Speeds:

Above 34,000ft

Shall hold at a normal speed of and a turbulent speed of?

A

M0.83 normal

M0.83 turbulent

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14
Q

Aircraft categories

Cat A Approach is

A

Less than 91 kts (IAS)

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15
Q

Aircraft categories

Cat B Approach is

A

Is 91-120kts (IAS)

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16
Q

Aircraft categories

Cat C Approach is

A

121-140kts (IAS)

17
Q

Aircraft categories

Cat D Approach is

A

140-165kts (IAS)

18
Q

Aircraft categories

Cat E Approach is

A

166-210kts (IAS)

19
Q

How are aircraft categories according to their normal VAT?

A

Defined as 1.3x the stalling speed in landing configuration at maximum certified landing mass

20
Q

The outbound leg of the hold takes how long below 14,000ft?

A

1 minuet

21
Q

The outbound leg of the hold takes how long above 14,000ft

A

1.5 minutes

22
Q

How long does the standard holding pattern take below and above 14,000ft

A

4 minutes below 14,000ft

5 minutes above 14,000ft

23
Q

How can outbound leg be limited?

A

Time
DME
Limiting radial

24
Q

Name the 3 standard entry procedures

A

Sector 1 Parallel (3 Mins)
Sector 2 Offset (3 mins)
Sector 3 Direct (no time)

25
Q

List the 3 other Entry Methods

A

1) Along Holding Radial
2) Via DME Arc
3) Via Secondary Fix

26
Q

List the 5 factors that effect a holding pattern

A

1) Wind
2) Speed (rates of turn)
3) Effect of level (temp and pressure)
4) Effect if Navigation AIS in use
5) Turbulence

27
Q

Define Expected Approach Time (EAT)

A

A time which to expect to leave the hold to commence an instrument approach

28
Q

Define Expected Onward Clearance

A

Time to leave the hold and continue en route

29
Q

How does a pilot adjust his timing within the pattern?

A

Shortening/eliminating outbound leg
or
Reducing speed before reaching the fix of a short hold is specified

30
Q

What is a normal separation from a holding pattern

A

5 minutes flying time from flight path of holding a/c

31
Q

Pilots use established error check procedures to reduce effects of operating errors or equipment.
True or False?

A

True

32
Q

What do VFR aircraft hold over?

A

Visual Reference Point (VRP)

33
Q

What are VRPs used for?

A

Assist ATC routing VFR traffic and interesting them with IFR traffic

34
Q

Should VFR aircraft be instructed to hold over a VRP outside CAS

A

No. But can instruct them to hold over VRPs inside CAS

35
Q

List the points of the standard holding pattern

A
Holding Fix 
Fix End 
ABEAM 
Outbound leg
Outbound end
Inbound 
Holding side 
Non-holding side