ROD in the Hold.

[solo si]

Hi All,

Could anyone tell me what the maximum Rate of Descent is when cleared to leave the Hold. I think it is a minimum of 750ft/min and a max of 1000ft/min?
Could anyone confirm or correct this please.

Many thanks,

[Human Factor]

The minimum RoD is normally 500 fpm, however ATC prefer you to vacate the level as quickly as possible so they can bring the stack down. Personally, I use 1000 fpm.

[solo si]

Human Factor,

Many thanks for taking the time to answer my query.

Cheers,

[JW411]

I totally agree. ATC expect a minimum descent (or climb) rate of 500 fpm. Although a descent rate of more than 1000 fpm is possible it is not a good idea for more than 1000 fpm in this climate could be a company SOP safety call.

Therefore, 750 fpm (if needed) would be a good result.

[Intruder]

If there are others below you in the stack, anything more than 1500 FPM may trigger a TCAS RA. So, 750-1000 FPM is probably a good range.

[issi noho]

750 fpm +/- 150fpm (ie 600-900)

[Intruder]

Source or rationale?

[FlapsOne]

There is no maximum ROD rule when leaving a hold. If you are leaving a hold, then traffic in the hold should not be a TCAS concern.

[issi noho]

Who mentioned TCAS?

[Intruder]

I did. So did FlapsOne.

[issi noho]

it wasn't in the question: still searching for my rationale, it will come.