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Use of automation for holding, including autopilot and flight management systems, if eq...
Use of automation for holding, including autopilot and flight management systems, if equipped.
Bottom line
The lower level of automation allows the pilot to program and configure the aircraft for an unexpected change while keeping the flightpath and aircraft state under control. Risk management strategies suggest using automation as an aid to manage workload rather than to compensate for lack of proficiency.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| Basic autopilot modes controlling heading and altitude, when ATC cancels an approach clearance and vectors to hold | Hold entry |
| Periodically disengage the autopilot and hand-fly, if workload permits, especially in a holding pattern | Icing hold |
FAA references
- RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AC 91-74 Appendix 3 — AC No: 91-74A
- AC 91-74, para. 7-3 — AC No: 91-74A
- RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- IFH ch. 5 (p. 5-27) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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