Stan Prevost wrote:
"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.

Yes, your right that it contradicts the Instrument Flying Handbook. Not
sure if there is a revision in the works for either or if the FAA is
happy for them to disagree. We're still basically teaching the same
for both checkrides. IR or ATP, we pretty much teach the same
instrument stuff since a lot of the IR students plan on taking the ATP
checkride when able.

-Robert