If we are told to hold NW of the VOR on the 340 radial, the correct entry would be:

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Question restatement: If we are told to hold NW of the VOR on the 340 radial, the correct entry would be:

Option A: Direct
Option B: Parallel
Option C: Teardrop

Analysis of each option:
- Option A: Direct
This entry is used when the aircraft’s position relative to the holding fix (the VOR, in this case) lies within 70 degrees of the outbound course, or when you’re already in a position to fly directly to the holding fix and then enter the hold on the specified radial. Since the instruction specifies NW of the VOR on the 340 radial, the aircraft is to hold on the 340 outbound leg in the NW quadrant. If you’re in a position where a direct entry would place you on or near the 340 outbound course after crossing the VOR, Direct entry is appropriate because it minimizes extra maneuvering and aligns with the requested radial.

- Option B: Parallel
A parallel entry is used when you’re south or north of the hold and you’re instructed to hold on an outbound course by turning in the same direction as the inbound course, essentially crossing the VOR and then paralleling the outbound leg before establishing the hold. The 340 radial NW-side hold does not inherently require paralleling an inbound course; this option would imply a maneuver more suited to a hold on a different pattern or fix alignment. Therefore, Parallel entry is not the correct method here.

- Option C: Teardrop
A teardrop entry involves turning away from the outbound course to establish itself on a teardrop path before turning back toward the hold. This is typically used when the aircraft is on the wrong side of the outbound course and needs a specific teardrop angle to intercept the hold. In the scenario described—holding NW of a VOR on the 340 radial—the instruction favors a more direct alignment with the specified radial rather than a teardrop path, making Teardrop less appropriate.

Synthesis: The key factors are the specified hold location (NW of the VOR) and the specified radial (340). The Direct entry aligns best with being cleared to hold on that radial in the NW quadrant without requiring additional course changes beyond crossing the VOR and turning onto the 340 outbound leg. Therefore, Direct is the most appropriate choice among the three.

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If we are told to hold NW of the VOR on the 340 radial, the correct entry would be:

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