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What is the standard holding pattern procedure for an aircraft entering a hold at an NDB, unless otherwise specified?
The standard holding pattern uses right turns and 1-minute legs (or DME/GPS distance) at or below 14,000 feet ASL. Outbound timing starts when abeam the fix or,
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Question: What is the standard holding pattern procedure for an aircraft entering a hold at an NDB, unless otherwise specified?
Answer options: ✅ Right turns, 1-minute legs, outbound timing starts upon reaching the fix.
- Left turns, 1-minute legs, outbound timing starts upon completing the inbound turn.
- Right turns, 2-minute legs, outbound timing starts upon abeam the fix on the outbound leg.
- Left turns, 2-minute legs, outbound timing starts upon crossing the fix inbound.
Correct answer: Right turns, 1-minute legs, outbound timing starts upon reaching the fix.
Explanation: The standard holding pattern uses right turns and 1-minute legs (or DME/GPS distance) at or below 14,000 feet ASL. Outbound timing starts when abeam the fix or, if abeam isn't obvious, upon completion of the inbound turn.
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