When may you approve a pilot request to deviate from prescribed holding?

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When may you approve a pilot request to deviate from prescribed holding?

Approval to deviate from a prescribed holding pattern is a safety decision based on whether obstacle clearance and traffic separation can still be maintained. If obstacle clearance is assured and there’s no conflicting traffic, you may approve the deviation to help with sequencing or to shorten the hold when needed. If either condition isn’t met—there’s a potential conflict or the holding environment doesn’t provide adequate clearance—you should not approve the deviation. This isn’t about timing or a routine allowance; it’s about ensuring safe separation and stable handling of all aircraft in the area.

Approval to deviate from a prescribed holding pattern is a safety decision based on whether obstacle clearance and traffic separation can still be maintained. If obstacle clearance is assured and there’s no conflicting traffic, you may approve the deviation to help with sequencing or to shorten the hold when needed. If either condition isn’t met—there’s a potential conflict or the holding environment doesn’t provide adequate clearance—you should not approve the deviation. This isn’t about timing or a routine allowance; it’s about ensuring safe separation and stable handling of all aircraft in the area.

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