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Unpublished Holds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 but demand pilot preparedness due to their unexpected nature and distinction from published holds.
- When given an unpublished hold, pilots should prioritize clarifying ATC instructions and executing the hold simply and safely, understanding that some flexibility and negotiation with ATC are possible.
- Pilots can manage these holds using traditional VOR navigation techniques or by adapting GPS systems, such as suspending flight plans or creating user waypoints.
- Holding time should be utilized for critical checks like fuel and weather, and to understand the reason for the delay.
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