TH-73A Thrasher Course Rules Practice Test

What airspeed is holding flown at?

70 KIAS 60 KIAS 90 KIAS 80 KIAS

Correct Answer:

80 KIAS

Explanation:

In rotorcraft holds, the standard practice is to fly at 80 KIAS. This speed gives a predictable, manageable standard‑rate turn (about 3 degrees per second) with a moderate bank angle, typically around 12–15 degrees, so you can maintain the holding pattern reliably in wind and with altitude control. ATC may instruct a different speed, but 80 KIAS is the typical default for a standard hold. Speeds like 60–70 KIAS are slower than the standard hold and would change the turn dynamics, while 90 KIAS is faster and would widen the turn radius—both deviating from the usual hold profile.

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