Holding (aviation)
In aviation, holding (or flying a hold) is a maneuver designed to delay an aircraft already in flight while keeping it within a specified airspace.
Read more about Holding (aviation): Implementation, Usage, Limiting Usage of Holdings, Flying A Holding Pattern, Entry Procedures, Speed Limits, Timing Corrections
Famous quotes containing the word holding:
“One more crack from you, bimbo, and you’ll be holding a lily.”
—James Gleason (1886–1959)