In a holding clearance, which direction must be used if turns are specified?

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In a holding clearance, which direction must be used if turns are specified?

When ATC issues a holding clearance, the pilot must follow the turn direction that is specified in the clearance. If a direction is given, that is mandatory. The default behavior—what you do if no turn direction is stated—is to use right-hand turns, but once a direction is specified, you must execute that specified direction. In this scenario, the clearance specifies left turns, so you must fly a left-hand hold.

When ATC issues a holding clearance, the pilot must follow the turn direction that is specified in the clearance. If a direction is given, that is mandatory. The default behavior—what you do if no turn direction is stated—is to use right-hand turns, but once a direction is specified, you must execute that specified direction. In this scenario, the clearance specifies left turns, so you must fly a left-hand hold.

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