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Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained

Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Preparing the cockpit and cabin. Holding patterns are a great way to keep your position and ensure clearance from terrain and other aircraft. Usually, it will be a ground-based navigational aid such as a VOR or NDB. Hold Altitude Holding procedures, flown correctly, will always allow for sufficient terrain clearance.

Airplanes

Airplanes Crosswind Approach Knot

Flying with the Old Breed—Why’d You Do That?

Air Facts

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. Beginning almost forty years ago, I spent time in the cockpit with a series of pilots whose influence I have only recently started to appreciate. My NDB approach was flawless.

NDB

NDB Checkride VOR Approach

Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained

Flying with the Old Breed—Why’d You Do That?

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