The COD starboard holding pattern shall be a right-hand racetrack pattern between ____ and ____ relative to the BRC.

• A. 045 degrees, 135 degrees
• B. 135 degrees, 225 degrees
• C. 090 degrees, 180 degrees
• D. 045 degrees, 225 degrees

Answer: (A)

In a holding pattern around a fix, right-hand patterns keep all turns to the right, so the geometry is defined by the directions you measure from the reference point, here the BRC. For the COD starboard holding pattern, the racetrack is positioned in the sector from 45° up to 135° relative to the BRC. This 90° sector places the inbound and outbound legs on the correct sides of the BRC, allowing consistent right-hand turns, proper sequencing, and safe separation from other traffic. Other sectors would place the pattern on different sides of the BRC or require left-hand turns, which would not meet the COD starboard hold requirements.