Holding Pattern Question

Mark Hansen wrote:
On 09/24/07 20:14, Dennis Johnson wrote:
"Mark Hansen" wrote in message
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The EFC is of use only if you experience communication failure. Assuming
that's the case, then with no EFC, you're expected to proceed upon
reaching
the holding fix as though the EFC was zero.
Thanks for the correct answer. In the meantime, I also found the answer in
AIM 91.185(c)(3)(ii):

"...leave the clearance limit at the expect further clearance time if one
has been received, or if one has not been received, ... as close as possible
to the ETA..."

Yes, and that is the answer you want to give on the exams, but in real
life, you'll find that the controllers want you out of the air as soon
as possible. They're expecting you to get on the ground asap. I wouldn't
plan on waiting for your ETA once you get to the fix...



If you really lose comm, waiting until your ETA is the correct procedure.

Matt