"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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From the PTS for ATP V Instrument
B: Holding
9 ) Arrives over the holding fix as close as possible to the
"expect further clearance" time.


Thanks for that reference, Robert. I have not read the ATP PTS but have
never seen any other reference to using EFC in a hold. I still have no idea
why it would be so, other than just as a checkride device. It contradicts
the standard FAA references that I quoted.

Stan