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Sorry if this question is on here somewhere already, also no referance handy. But standard hold speeds jet aircraft? And which level does it change. Thankyou very much.
Nimer767
29th Nov 2010, 18:07
6000FT MSL the minimum holding speed is 200KIAS
6001 to 14000 MSL the maximum holding speed is 230KIAS
14001 maximum is 265KIAS
if you are unable to maintain these speed advise ATC for further speed instructions .
i hope that helped !
Dave Clarke Fife
30th Nov 2010, 10:13
Up to 14000' (4250m) inclusive under normal conditions use 230kts (425kmph) unless you're CatA/B then use 170kts (315kmph). If it's turbulent use 280kts (520kmph).
Above 14000' to 20000' (6100m) inclusive use 240kts (445kmph). If turbulent use 280 kts.
Above 20000' to 34000' (10350m) inclusive use 265kts (490kmph)....if holding procedures are associated with airway route structure 280kts should be used where possible. If turbulent use speeds as above for 14000-20000' or 0.8 Mach
Above 34000' use 0.83 Mach for both normal and turbulent speeds.