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A pilot requires a detailed description of a holding procedure. In which order should ATC provide this information?

  • A

    Fix, inbound track, right or left turns, level, time of leg (if necessary).

  • B

    Fix, level, inbound track, right or left turns, time of leg (if necessary).

  • C

    Fix, level, right or left turns, level, inbound track, time of leg (if necessary).

  • D

    Fix, inbound track, level, right or left turns, time of leg (if necessary).

For the correct order in which ATC will pass holding instructions, it is suggested that you make use of "FLIRT":

F: Fix.
L: Level.
I: Inbound track.
R: Right / Left hand turn.
T: Time.

ICAO Doc 4444
6.5.5 Holding

6.5.5.5 Holding and holding pattern entry shall be accomplished in accordance with procedures established by the appropriate ATS authority and published in AIPs. If entry and holding procedures have not been published or if the procedures are not known to a flight crew, the appropriate air traffic control unit shall specify the designator of the location or aid to be used, the inbound track, radial or bearing, direction of turn in the holding pattern as well as the time of the outbound leg or the distances between which to hold.

12.3.3.3 HOLDING CLEARANCES

*c) REQUEST HOLDING INSTRUCTIONS; ... when a detailed holding clearance is required
d) CLEARED (or PROCEED) TO (significant point, name of facility or fix) [MAINTAIN (or CLIMB or DESCEND TO) (level)] HOLD [(direction)] [(specified) RADIAL, COURSE, INBOUND TRACK (three digits) DEGREES] [RIGHT (or LEFT) HAND PATTERN] [OUTBOUND TIME (number) MINUTES] EXPECT APPROACH CLEARANCE (or FURTHER CLEARANCE) AT (time) (additional instructions, if necessary)

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