General Knowledge
Why is there the need to Hold?
Weather, ATC Delays, Emergencies, Fuel Burning/Dumping, etc.
What are the three possible entries to a hold?
Direct, Teardrop and Parallel
Hold south on the 180 radial. What is the proper holding entry?
Figure 1
Direct
The two types of holds ATC can assign are lateral and vertical holds.
False. Vertical holds do not exist.
What are the characteristics of a standard holding pattern?
Race Track pattern
Right Turns
1 minute legs
When reporting established in the hold, what information do you need to report to ATC?
ID, Position, Time, and Altitude
Hold North on the 360 Radial, left turns. What is the proper holding entry?
Figure 1
Teardrop
Holding entries are recommendations and not regulatory.
True. Pilots may enter holds as they like. Holding entries are recommended for efficiency.
Which is not a holding location:
RNAV Waypoint
Intersecting VOR Radials
Airway Changeover Point
Changeover Point
How many degrees do you need to offset from the outbound heading for the teardrop procedure?
30 degrees.
Hold West on the 270 radial, left turns. What is the proper holding entry?
Figure 1
Direct
Holding procedures in the cirrus are performed at 120 kias and flaps up.
True.
What is the maximum holding speed if holding at 10,000ft?
230 kias
When executing a teardrop or parallel entry, what acronym can be used to determine if the inbound turn should be left or right?
POTS
Parallel Opposite, Teardrop Same
Hold North East on the 030 Radial, Left turns. What is the proper holding entry?
Figure 1
Teardrop
All holds under 14000 ft are 1 min inbound legs.
False. Only standard holds 14000 and below are 1 min legs.
Above what altitude do standard holding pattern legs transition from 1 min to 1.5 min?
14000ft
When Crossing the holding fix, what are the 5 T's you need to do?
Turn, Time, Twist, Throttle, Talk
Hold on the 090 radial with left turns. What is the recommended holding entry?
Figure 1
Parallel
The unprotected area is defined as the area opposite the holding course.
False, it is divided into Holding and non holding side. The non holding side is still considered protected.