In a holding pattern, establishment occurs at the moment you pass which point for the first time?

In a holding pattern, establishment occurs at the moment you pass which point for the first time?

• A. Holding fix
• B. VOR
• C. NDB
• D. FAF

Answer: (A)

In a holding pattern, the holding fix is the reference point around which the pattern is defined. Establishment occurs the moment you pass that fix for the first time because that crossing marks the transition from en route to beginning the outbound leg on the published course. From there you fly the outbound segment for the required time or distance, then turn inbound and complete the racetrack. The other options are navigational aids or a final approach fix that aren’t the point at which you become established in the hold.

In a holding pattern, the holding fix is the reference point around which the pattern is defined. Establishment occurs the moment you pass that fix for the first time because that crossing marks the transition from en route to beginning the outbound leg on the published course. From there you fly the outbound segment for the required time or distance, then turn inbound and complete the racetrack. The other options are navigational aids or a final approach fix that aren’t the point at which you become established in the hold.