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The initial maneuver by which an aircraft enters a holding pattern as prescribed, using one of the approved entry procedures: direct, teardrop, or parallel.
Quick answer: The initial maneuver by which an aircraft enters a holding pattern as prescribed, using one of the approved entry procedures: direct, teardrop, or parallel.
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The initial maneuver by which an aircraft enters a holding pattern as prescribed, using one of the approved entry procedures: direct, teardrop, or parallel.
Holding Entry matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
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In this glossary, Holding Entry refers to: The initial maneuver by which an aircraft enters a holding pattern as prescribed, using one of the approved entry procedures: direct, teardrop, or parallel.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Advise holding entry procedure for fix OSKAR; expect further instructions on holding pattern."
Holding Entry matters because it supports clear communication in Navigation contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.
Holding Entry is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Holding Entry is grouped under Navigation. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
The initial maneuver by which an aircraft enters a holding pattern as prescribed, using one of the approved entry procedures: direct, teardrop, or parallel.
Advise holding entry procedure for fix OSKAR; expect further instructions on holding pattern.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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