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Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained

Pilot Institute

Preparing the cockpit and cabin. The hold over “Kingston” VOR? Usually, it will be a ground-based navigational aid such as a VOR or NDB. These can include: Staying near a suitable airport. Burning excess fuel to avoid making an overweight landing. Avoiding overflying populated areas. Take a look at this chart. Is that it?

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

Air Facts

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.

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