Holding - P-340

CHAPTER SIX

T-34C INSTRUMENTS

NOTE

There are several combinations of the previously described means

of identifying intersections, which can be employed, depending on

NAVAID types, route structure, and navigation receiver status.

Common Errors

Failure to determine ETA prior to the intersection.

Twisting a course in the IND350 when greater than 10 from the intersection radial.

Not recognizing the aircraft is already past the intersection. (Remember, the tail of

the needle rises.)

Failure to fly the drift corrected heading to stay on course while switching to the

secondary station.

Twisting in the radial instead of the course when turning at an intersection. This will

create a reverse sensing situation after the turn.

Failure to select the proper position on the VOR/TACAN switch.

615.

HOLDING

Reference: NIFM Part V; FLIP GP Chapter 5; AIM Chapter 5 "Holding."

Amplification Holding is a predetermined maneuver which keeps aircraft within a

specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from Air Traffic Control. It may be

accomplished at an intersection or at a NAVAID. When cleared to hold by ATC, a specified

airspace oriented about the holding fix has been reserved, which is clear of other air traffic. The

extent of the cleared airspace is defined by the maximum holding airspeed as listed in the FLIP

GP and Aeronautical Information Manual. You are expected to cross the holding fix at or below

maximum holding airspeed by initiating a speed reduction when three minutes or less from the

holding fix. Maximum airspeed for all aircraft is as follows:

06000 feet MSL

200 KIAS

600114,000 feet MSL

230 KIAS

Above 14,000 feet MSL

265 KIAS

USAF airfields

310 KIAS (unless otherwise depicted)

USN airfields

230 KIAS (unless otherwise depicted)

NOTE

Some holding patterns are restricted to 210 KIAS or 175 KIAS.

These Holding Patterns are depicted with an icon indicating the

maximum holding speed.

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