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Heads-up, hands-free: How to use iPad audio alerts for safer flights

iPad Pilot News

The alert will only sound once every 60 seconds and is automatically disabled if groundspeed is less than 40 knots. Runway Final Approach Alert – Alerts when approaching any runway, based on altitude, vertical speed, track, and when within 4 nm of the runway threshold. AGL after having been above 1,000 ft. MSL and 25,000 ft.

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Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained

Pilot Institute

Holding in Lieu of Procedure Turns Flying a ‘holding pattern’ is a great way to reverse your course and leave yourself pointing towards the runway threshold. Holding patterns are a great way to keep your position and ensure clearance from terrain and other aircraft. Yep, that’s a missed approach hold. How Do You Do a Holding Pattern?