Thread: NDB Holds
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Old October 28th 06, 05:07 PM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
Roy Smith
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Default NDB Holds

Jose wrote:
At 90 knots it all is just b.s. to try to placate some anal instructor or
check airperson. The holding pattern protected airspace is designed for a
jet aircraft.


I wouldn't go that far. We are also building good habits and attitudes
for the future.


Right. And a good attitude is to not get bogged down in minutia like
calculating outbound leg times for NDB holds when there's more important
stuff to be thinking about.

What's the weather doing? What's my fuel situation, i.e. how long can I
let ATC park me here before I need to head to my alternate? What is my
best alternate given the current situation? Can I review the approach
plate one more time to make sure I really understand the procedure.