Holding speeds
Holding speeds
still learning....
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: USA
At the lower altitudes where there would be more traffic, the holding pattern protected airspace is more confined. The slower speeds (200 KIAS in the USA below 6000') would give smaller radius of turns.
At the higher altitudes, the larger radius (and longer legs) is less of a problem, so faster speeds are allowed.
At the higher altitudes, the larger radius (and longer legs) is less of a problem, so faster speeds are allowed.
