Holding Fix
A specified fix identifiable to a pilot by NAVAIDs or visual reference to the ground used as a reference point in establishing and maintaining the position of an aircraft while holding.
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(See HOLDING FIX.)
VISUAL METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS- Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling equal to or better than specified minima.
(See INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES.) ...
A holding fix at an NDB or equivalent is usually flown direct to the NDB using the ADF. If a specific bearing for arrival at the NDB fix is given then an intercept procedure is required.
(5) Due to the negligible size of this cone-of-confusion, VOR holding fixes are located directly over VOR stations
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 See also: Report, Direct, Controller, Heavy, Air traffic
  
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