Holding - Cont'd

CHAPTER THREE

SNFO/SWSO VOICE COMMUNICATIONS

SNFO/SWSO:

"KATT 820, leaving 4000 for 3500. Direct NPA.

Direct SYDNY. Hold as published. Expected

further clearance at time 1620."

NOTES

Request expected further clearance time if not automatically

provided by ATC. This time will be used to depart the holding

pattern and proceed enroute (or commence the approach if holding

at destination) in the event of communications failure.

2. Do not hold for an approach you cannot legally execute. If

current weather at destination is less than published weather

minimums for any suitable approach, request clearance to

alternate.

Once established in holding, give your voice report to ATC using the PTA format.

Example

SNFO/SWSO:

"Atlanta Center, KATT 820, established in

holding at Monroeville, 1557Z, 7000."

If departing holding and continuing on your flight plan route, just report leaving holding.

Example

SNFO/SWSO:

"Jacksonville Center, KATT 820, departing

holding."

3. If leaving holding at an IAF and commencing an approach, report commencing the

approach and leaving an altitude (if applicable).

Example

SNFO/SWSO:

"Pensacola Approach, KATT 820, commencing

the VOR 8, leaving 2000."

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