holding speed question

[unlvjj]

I was looking at some gouges and there was a question on " when do you need to be at the correct holding speed" i have heard a couple of answers, one is that just as long as you are at or below the correct speed before entering the hold and also i have heard you need to be slowed downed to the apporiate speed 3nm from the holding fix. Just looking to get some clarity, cant seem to find it in the AIM, thanks

 

[AAflyer]

I was looking at some gouges and there was a question on " when do you need to be at the correct holding speed" i have heard a couple of answers, one is that just as long as you are at or below the correct speed before entering the hold and also i have heard you need to be slowed downed to the apporiate speed 3nm from the holding fix. Just looking to get some clarity, cant seem to find it in the AIM, thanks

As per the Airways Traffic Procedures Manual. Effect speed reduction within 3 minutes prior to Fix and Cross the fix initially at OR below max holding speed.

AAflyer

My Reference is Fly the Wing Sec. Edition. by Jim Webb pg 141.

 

[AC560]

AIM is 5-3 Holding (search for "start speed" and it will take you right to it)

 

[epic!]

i was taught 3nm not 23 minutes. guess you learn something new everyday

 

[avbug]

AIM 5-3-7:

d. When an aircraft is 3 minutes or less from a clearance limit and a clearance beyond the fix has not been received, the pilot is expected to start a speed reduction so that the aircraft will cross the fix, initially, at or below the maximum holding airspeed.

6. Pilot Action.
(a) Start speed reduction when 3 minutes or less from the holding fix. Cross the holding fix, initially, at or below the maximum holding airspeed.

If by "correct holding speed" you mean at or below the maximum holding speed, then it's within three minutes of the fix.

 

[Say Again Over]

23 minutes? Did I miss something?

 

[Amish RakeFight]

23 minutes? Did I miss something?

I think he meant 3 NM v. 3 mins.


...yeah, within 3 minutes start a speed reduction to cross fix at or below max holding speed.

 

[Sam Snead]

As per the Airways Traffic Procedures Manual. Effect speed reduction within 3 minutes prior to Fix and Cross the fix initially at OR below max holding speed.

AAflyer

My Reference is Fly the Wing Sec. Edition. by Jim Webb pg 141.

"Fly the Wing" ... always a reliable source for FAR/AIM current procedures.

 

[epic!]

23 minutes? Did I miss something?

oops my bad. d@mn my small keyboard letters