IERW Basic Instruments II Study Guide 2025-
2026 Exam
1. True/False: An aviator can True
fly IFR in VMC Weather.
2. True/False: An aviator can False
fly VFR in IFR conditions
3. Define Holding Procedure A predetermined maneuver which keeps aircraft within a specified
airspace while awaiting further clearance from Air Traflc Control
4. Standard Holding Pat- Right; Left
terns utilize turns.
Non-standard Holding
Patterns utilize
Turns
5. The Inbound leg of a Holding Course and Non-holding side.
holding pattern is synony-
mous with the
and the side.
6. What are some examples Unexpected: Sequencing, Emergency, Wx
of reasons for Holding?
Expected Delays: Contained in original IFR Clearance; Pilot request
for practice holding; Course Reversal
7. Where can you expect to 1. Once in the Enroute segment of a flight (NAVAIDs sometimes
encounter holding? possess published holding patterns)
2. At the Terminal Area (Arrival Holding Pattern)
3. Missed Approach Holding Area
4. Arrival Pattern in lieu of procedure turns
8.
, IERW Basic Instruments II Study Guide 2025-
2026 Exam
If a holding pattern is pub- Arrival Pattern in lieu of procedure turns.
lished in bold, then it is a
These holding patterns are not used for constant holds, rather, for
one or two passes to reverse course or make a final approach.
9. A segmented holding pat- Missed Approach Holding Pattern
tern is a .
10. What turns are utilized in Use whichever requires the least bank angle
holding patterns?
- 3 degrees per second; standard rate turn
- 30 degrees bank angle
- 25 degree bank angle provided by a Flight Director System (FDS)
11. What airspeeds should Copter Approaches: 90 KIAS
be utilized in holing pat-
terns? Minimum Holding Altitude (MHA) to 6,000' MSL: 200 KIAS
6,001-14,000 MSL: 230 KIAS
12. An ATC clearance requir- 1. Aircraft ID
ing an aircraft to hold at a 2. Charted Holding Direction from Fix
fix with a charted holding 3. The statement "as published"
pattern will include: 4. Expect further Clearance (EFC) Time
13. An ATC clearance requir- 1. Aircraft ID
ing an aircraft to hold at a 2. Direction of holding from the fix
fix without a charted hold- 3. Name of the holding fix.
ing pattern will include: 4. Holding radial, course, bearing, airway, or route on which to hold
5. Leg length in time or miles (Unless in standard holding pattern)
6. Direction of turns (Standard if not otherwise given in clearance)
7. Expect Further Clearance (EFC) Time
, IERW Basic Instruments II Study Guide 2025-
2026 Exam
14. Where will you find what refer to FIH page B6
additional radio calls are
made while holding?
15. What must be given when Report time and altitude on arrival
arriving to a holding fix?
*Caveat: Reports may be omitted by pilots in A/C involved in IMC
training, at Military Terminal Facilities, or when radar service is pro-
vided.
16. What must be given when Report departing holding
departing holding?
*Caveat: Reports may be omitted by pilots in A/C involved in IMC
training, at Military Terminal Facilities, or when radar service is pro-
vided.
17. True/False: An uncharted False
holding clearance always
contains 7 items.
18. The plain language state- Charted Holding Pattern
ment "hold as published"
is heard in clearance for a
holding pattern
19. What are the steps in 1. Draw the fix, oriented north
drawing a holding pat- 2. Draw the radial, course or bearing to hold on
tern? 3. continue your line over the fix and draw your first right or left turn
as directed
4. Complete the racetrack
5. Identify your inbound and outbound courses
2026 Exam
1. True/False: An aviator can True
fly IFR in VMC Weather.
2. True/False: An aviator can False
fly VFR in IFR conditions
3. Define Holding Procedure A predetermined maneuver which keeps aircraft within a specified
airspace while awaiting further clearance from Air Traflc Control
4. Standard Holding Pat- Right; Left
terns utilize turns.
Non-standard Holding
Patterns utilize
Turns
5. The Inbound leg of a Holding Course and Non-holding side.
holding pattern is synony-
mous with the
and the side.
6. What are some examples Unexpected: Sequencing, Emergency, Wx
of reasons for Holding?
Expected Delays: Contained in original IFR Clearance; Pilot request
for practice holding; Course Reversal
7. Where can you expect to 1. Once in the Enroute segment of a flight (NAVAIDs sometimes
encounter holding? possess published holding patterns)
2. At the Terminal Area (Arrival Holding Pattern)
3. Missed Approach Holding Area
4. Arrival Pattern in lieu of procedure turns
8.
, IERW Basic Instruments II Study Guide 2025-
2026 Exam
If a holding pattern is pub- Arrival Pattern in lieu of procedure turns.
lished in bold, then it is a
These holding patterns are not used for constant holds, rather, for
one or two passes to reverse course or make a final approach.
9. A segmented holding pat- Missed Approach Holding Pattern
tern is a .
10. What turns are utilized in Use whichever requires the least bank angle
holding patterns?
- 3 degrees per second; standard rate turn
- 30 degrees bank angle
- 25 degree bank angle provided by a Flight Director System (FDS)
11. What airspeeds should Copter Approaches: 90 KIAS
be utilized in holing pat-
terns? Minimum Holding Altitude (MHA) to 6,000' MSL: 200 KIAS
6,001-14,000 MSL: 230 KIAS
12. An ATC clearance requir- 1. Aircraft ID
ing an aircraft to hold at a 2. Charted Holding Direction from Fix
fix with a charted holding 3. The statement "as published"
pattern will include: 4. Expect further Clearance (EFC) Time
13. An ATC clearance requir- 1. Aircraft ID
ing an aircraft to hold at a 2. Direction of holding from the fix
fix without a charted hold- 3. Name of the holding fix.
ing pattern will include: 4. Holding radial, course, bearing, airway, or route on which to hold
5. Leg length in time or miles (Unless in standard holding pattern)
6. Direction of turns (Standard if not otherwise given in clearance)
7. Expect Further Clearance (EFC) Time
, IERW Basic Instruments II Study Guide 2025-
2026 Exam
14. Where will you find what refer to FIH page B6
additional radio calls are
made while holding?
15. What must be given when Report time and altitude on arrival
arriving to a holding fix?
*Caveat: Reports may be omitted by pilots in A/C involved in IMC
training, at Military Terminal Facilities, or when radar service is pro-
vided.
16. What must be given when Report departing holding
departing holding?
*Caveat: Reports may be omitted by pilots in A/C involved in IMC
training, at Military Terminal Facilities, or when radar service is pro-
vided.
17. True/False: An uncharted False
holding clearance always
contains 7 items.
18. The plain language state- Charted Holding Pattern
ment "hold as published"
is heard in clearance for a
holding pattern
19. What are the steps in 1. Draw the fix, oriented north
drawing a holding pat- 2. Draw the radial, course or bearing to hold on
tern? 3. continue your line over the fix and draw your first right or left turn
as directed
4. Complete the racetrack
5. Identify your inbound and outbound courses
