Aviation English
Basic ATC

What is Hold?

Hold To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Hold” Used in Practice?

ATC instructs: 'Hold at waypoint ALPHA, maintain 5000 feet.'

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Hold?

To maintain a specific position or altitude, often in a holding pattern.

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