Holds
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Overview
Holding patterns , as they are officialy known, can be used as a delaying tactic for airborn aircraft. Typically holding patterns have an oval shape and can easily be spotted on flight trackers.
Why hold?
Holdings are typically used to delay aircraft, or less common, to burn of fuel for landing. A good example usecase of a hold can be seen in Innsbruck (LOWI) in the picture below.
How to enter and exit a hold
How to fly a hold
Last update:
March 1, 2022