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Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained

Pilot Institute

Wind correction is critical, especially crosswind drift on the outbound leg. The crosswind component. Usually, it will be a ground-based navigational aid such as a VOR or NDB. Crosswind Component You’ll have noticed we have referenced ‘course’ a fair bit when discussing holds. What Is a Hold? Speed for the hold.