Vertical separation in the hold
1,000ft
Standard holding pattern at an aerodrome turns to the
Right
Non standard at an aerodrome holds turn to the
Left
Non standard hold enroute turns to the
Right
Turns in the hold
Rate 1 or 25*, whichever is the lesser
Outbound timings begin
Over or abeam the fix, whichever is the latter
Outbound track in the hold is flown for
1 min at or below 14,000ft (4min hold)
1 30 if above (6min hold)
Degree of flexibility between each hold entry sector
5*
Holding speed is to be established
5nm prior to reaching the holding fix
Lowest holding alt
LHA
MOC 300m, 600m for mountainous
Buffer zone - holding
5nm wide
MOC reduces within this