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The Flying Bear Goes to Beantown | Part 4, Going Missed

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However, a forecast for low IFR weather in that part of Maine led us to cancel it. I had no interest in flying one hour north only to be shut out of our destination by weather below minimums for the available instrument approach procedure. Still the better part of an hour away from home, weather conditions were concerning.

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IFR Holding Procedures Explained: A Pilot’s Guide to Holding Patterns

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When controllers anticipate a delay, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated. Charted holding procedure on the low altitude enroute chart with 5 mile legs specified.

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Understanding and Executing IFR Holding Procedures

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When controllers anticipate a delay at a clearance limit or fix, usually due to a high volume of traffic, weather, or both, pilots are usually issued a holding clearance. If the holding pattern assigned by ATC is charted, pilots are expected to hold as indicated.