Holding timing begins when you are outbound and abeam the holding fix, or wings level if unable to determine abeam.

Holding timing begins when you are outbound and abeam the holding fix, or wings level if unable to determine abeam.

• A. Outbound and abeam the holding fix, or wings level if abeam cannot be determined
• B. Crossing the holding fix
• C. When the outbound leg is completed
• D. Upon reaching the FAF

Answer: (A)

Timing in a standard holding pattern starts once you are outbound and abeam the holding fix (or, if you can’t determine abeam, when you are wings level). This point marks the beginning of the outbound leg’s timed portion, giving you a consistent, repeatable measure for how long you stay on the outbound course before turning inbound. Being abeam the fix means you’re directly opposite the fix and aligned with the outbound direction, so the leg length is measured from that point. If you can’t determine abeam due to navigation limitations, you hold wings level and begin timing until you can establish abeam position. After the outbound timing completes, you turn inbound and proceed toward the fix, continuing the pattern.

Timing in a standard holding pattern starts once you are outbound and abeam the holding fix (or, if you can’t determine abeam, when you are wings level). This point marks the beginning of the outbound leg’s timed portion, giving you a consistent, repeatable measure for how long you stay on the outbound course before turning inbound. Being abeam the fix means you’re directly opposite the fix and aligned with the outbound direction, so the leg length is measured from that point. If you can’t determine abeam due to navigation limitations, you hold wings level and begin timing until you can establish abeam position. After the outbound timing completes, you turn inbound and proceed toward the fix, continuing the pattern.