Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained
Pilot Institute
JUNE 9, 2025
Preparing the cockpit and cabin. 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. Usually, it will be a ground-based navigational aid such as a VOR or NDB. These can include: Staying near a suitable airport. Is that it?
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