Holding Point and Holding Pattern Feasibility Test for Training and Initial Approach Procedure

Zepa, Giga Valtian
Fajril, Almeyda Iftitach
Wicaksono, Agung Wahyu

Formosa Journal of Science and Technology (FJST)
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): January 2025

Holding pattern is an aircraft maneuver to remain in the air within a certain period to delay movement. This research aims to ascertain whether the creation of certain holding points used specificially for holding patterns exercises. This research uses the Research & Development (RnD) method which involves the process of planning, technical design, and feasibility test using Cessna 172Sp aircrafts. The results showed that the holding point could be carried out at the coordinates of the holding point coordinates 8°20'59"S 114°08'48.8"E which was then named point "MEYDA". The feasibility test results show that two holding patterns can be used, namely Model 1 (inbound 150° and outbound 330°) and Model 2 (inbound 080° and outbound 260°).