What does the acronym FETL stand for in the Holding Brief?

What does the acronym FETL stand for in the Holding Brief?

• A. Fix, Entry, Turn, Length
• B. Fix, Elevation, Turn, Length
• C. Field, Entry, Turn, Length
• D. Fix, Entry, Time, Length

Answer: (A)

In a holding brief, FETL is a quick checklist of four elements you must cover: Fix, Entry, Turn, Length. The Fix is the exact point you’ll hold over. Entry describes how you’ll join the hold based on your current position and wind, selecting the appropriate entry method. Turn indicates the direction and type of turns you’ll fly in the hold (standard rate turns, and which direction). Length defines how long each leg of the hold will be (or the distance for each leg), which sets the pattern’s geometry and when you’ll roll to the next leg. The other terms aren’t part of this mnemonic, so this combination best fits the Holding Brief.

In a holding brief, FETL is a quick checklist of four elements you must cover: Fix, Entry, Turn, Length. The Fix is the exact point you’ll hold over. Entry describes how you’ll join the hold based on your current position and wind, selecting the appropriate entry method. Turn indicates the direction and type of turns you’ll fly in the hold (standard rate turns, and which direction). Length defines how long each leg of the hold will be (or the distance for each leg), which sets the pattern’s geometry and when you’ll roll to the next leg. The other terms aren’t part of this mnemonic, so this combination best fits the Holding Brief.