ICAO holding patterns vs FAA's
 

:cool: Could anyone tell me exactly how ICAO holds differ from the FAA's, if at all? Are the orientation procedures the same, i.e., do they use a cardinal hold direction in each clearance along with an assigned radial or mag bearing from the station? I know the double-up is only necessary for intersection holds, but the FAA issues a cardinal hold direction with station holds, too, probably for conformity.