Quiz: 5 Questions To See How Much You Know About Holding

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1) You're planning to hold at 6,000' MSL. What is your maximum holding speed? What is your minimum holding speed?

The maximum holding speed from the minimum holding altitude to 6,000' MSL is 200 knots. There is no minimum holding speed specified by the FAR/AIM.

The maximum holding speed from the minimum holding altitude to 6,000' MSL is 200 knots. There is no minimum holding speed specified by the FAR/AIM.
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2) Which of the following is not one of the 5 T's of holding?

The transponder is not one of the 5 T's.

The transponder is not one of the 5 T's.
3) The AIM states that you must start reducing your speed __________ prior to the _________.

The AIM states that pilots are expected to start reducing their speed 3 minutes prior to reaching a holding fix.

The AIM states that pilots are expected to start reducing their speed 3 minutes prior to reaching a holding fix.
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4) ATC instructs you to "Hold over WYNDE as published, maintain 6,000."

How long are your holding legs, and what is your inbound course?

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The procedure indicates 9 NM legs and an inbound course of 253 degrees.

The procedure indicates 9 NM legs and an inbound course of 253 degrees.
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5) If ATC issues you a holding clearance with no known delays, they will issue the clearance least _____ prior to the holding fix.

According to AIM 5-3-8(e), if ATC is to issue you a holding clearance with no known delays, they are to issue you the clearance at least 5 minutes prior to the holding fix.

According to AIM 5-3-8(e), if ATC is to issue you a holding clearance with no known delays, they are to issue you the clearance at least 5 minutes prior to the holding fix.
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