Basic ATC
A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.
Quick answer: A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.
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A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.
Holding pattern matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 pattern refers to: A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC advises: 'Enter holding pattern at waypoint BRAVO, maintain 7000 feet.'"
Holding pattern matters because it supports clear communication in Basic ATC 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 pattern is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Holding pattern is grouped under Basic ATC. 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.
A racetrack-shaped flight path flown to delay an aircraft's approach.
ATC advises: 'Enter holding pattern at waypoint BRAVO, maintain 7000 feet.'
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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