Super 80 Professional – AOM
OPERATING TECHNIQUES
Section 4 Page 6
Super 80 Professional – Aircraft Operating Manual
Coolsky, 2018
HOLDING
Fuel Economy
When ordered to enter a holding pattern by
ATC, maintain the highest possible altitude
to lower fuel consumption.
If prolonged holding is expected, request
ATC to increase the size of the holding
pattern. This will reduce the number of turns
required. Turns require increased power and
increased fuel burn.
All holding should be flown with a clean
configuration. For best fuel economy, use
the speeds in the holding pattern speed
chart. However, the pilot should always
comply with the ATC minimum holding
speed.
