50 FTS Check Flight Smart Book Practice Test

In instrument holding, speeds are published by altitude to keep holds stable and controllable. For the altitude band from 6,001 to 14,000 feet, the maximum holding speed is 230 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS). This speed sits between the lower limit (200 KIAS below 6,000 ft) and the higher limit (265 KIAS above 14,000 ft), reflecting the need for safe turns and adequate maneuvering room in that mid-range altitude.