Flight Phase

होल्ड पैटर्न

A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

Quick answer: A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

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Quick answer

A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

Why it matters

होल्ड पैटर्न matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is होल्ड पैटर्न?

In this glossary, होल्ड पैटर्न refers to: A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

How is होल्ड पैटर्न used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "ATC: लुफ्थांसा 444, LARBO पर प्रकाशित के अनुसार होल्ड करें, अगली अनुमति 1300 पर अपेक्षित।"

Why does होल्ड पैटर्न matter in aviation?

होल्ड पैटर्न matters because it supports clear communication in Flight Phase contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses होल्ड पैटर्न?

होल्ड पैटर्न is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does होल्ड पैटर्न belong to?

In this glossary, होल्ड पैटर्न is grouped under Flight Phase. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance, typically involving racetrack-shaped circuits about a fix.

Operational example

ATC: Lufthansa 444, hold as published at LARBO, expect further clearance at one three zero zero.

Localized term

होल्ड पैटर्न

Localized example

ATC: लुफ्थांसा 444, LARBO पर प्रकाशित के अनुसार होल्ड करें, अगली अनुमति 1300 पर अपेक्षित।

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Flight Phase

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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