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Holding Procedures – Airplane Holding Patterns Easily Explained

Pilot Institute

Usually, it will be a ground-based navigational aid such as a VOR or NDB. For VOR and NDB holding procedures, you’ll have to constantly monitor the audible ident to ensure that the beacon is radiating and providing you with reliable information before entering the hold. The wind is 050° at 25 knots. Our airspeed is 120 knots.