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IR.III.B.S7FAA-S-ACS-8C · Nov 2023Skills

Comply with ATC reporting requirements and restrictions associated with the holding pat...

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Comply with ATC reporting requirements and restrictions associated with the holding pattern.

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If a holding pattern is not charted at the fix, pilots are expected to hold on the inbound course using right turns. If the indicated airspeed exceeds the applicable maximum holding speed, ATC expects the pilot to slow to the speed limit within three minutes of the ETA at the holding fix. Where a holding pattern is not charted, the ATC clearance specifies the direction of holding from the fix in terms of the eight cardinal compass points.

FAA references

  1. IPH ch. 3 (p. 3-21) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  2. IPH ch. 2 (pp. 2-51–2-52) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  3. IFH ch. 10 (pp. 10-10–10-11) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. IFH ch. 10 (p. 10-10) — FAA-H-8083-15B
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