You want me to what? Where? En route holds are a rarity but fly enough, especially in high-traffic areas, and you’ll get one eventually. You should be prepared.
Unpublished Holds
Keeping your holding skills up-to-date these days feels like keeping a working fax machine around; well, I suppose this might come in handy. Someday. Maybe.
Key Takeaways:
- En route holds are uncommon in IFR flying, but pilots must be prepared to receive and execute unexpected holding instructions.
- When encountering an unexpected hold, pilots should prioritize clarifying ATC instructions and executing a simple, safe maneuver over perfect precision.
- Pilots can utilize both traditional VOR techniques and adapted GPS methods (like suspending flight plans or creating user waypoints) to manage holds, and should review flight status (e.g., fuel, weather) while awaiting further clearance.
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