IR.III.B.S2FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Skills
Change to the holding airspeed appropriate for the altitude when 3 minutes or less from...
Change to the holding airspeed appropriate for the altitude when 3 minutes or less from, but prior to arriving at, the holding fix and set appropriate power as needed for fuel conservation.
Bottom line
When a speed reduction is required, start the reduction when 3 minutes or less from the holding fix. Cross the holding fix initially at or below the maximum holding airspeed (MHA). The purpose of the speed reduction is to prevent overshooting the holding airspace limits, especially at locations where adjacent holding patterns are close together.
FAA references
- IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-11) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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