Icao Doc 8168 Volume 3 -

When a pilot misses an approach, the holding pattern at the missed approach fix is often the last line of defense. Volume 3 dedicates extensive tables to the "Missed Approach Holding" — specifically, how close this hold can be placed to terrain and how long the initial missed approach segment must be before the first turn.

: It focuses on aircraft operating procedures rather than the technical construction of flight paths (which is covered in Volume II). icao doc 8168 volume 3

Before diving into Volume III, it is important to understand the context. ICAO Doc 8168 is titled . When a pilot misses an approach, the holding

While it sounds like dry regulatory reading, Doc 8168 Volume III is essential reading for: Before diving into Volume III, it is important

It serves as the international standard. If a country wants to approve an airline for CAT III landings, they use Volume III as the template to ensure they haven't missed a safety step.