Originally Posted by
Paulm1949
If you’ve been left high, it would be good airmanship to ask for some extra track miles in order to lose the height. All about anticipation too. Failing this enter the hold - at least you are at a known position.
Yes, but this thread is mostly about whether it is safe, or appropriate, to do a continuous turn within the protected area of said hold.
How often have you been told to hold at the IAF and then, almost immediately "Hold is cancelled, continue the turn onto a heading of..."
What's the difference?