(Refer to Figure 112.) You arrive at the 15 DME fix on a heading of 350°. Which holding pattern correctly complies with the ATC clearance below, and what is the recommended entry procedure?
“...HOLD WEST OF THE ONE FIVE DME FIX ON THE ZERO NINE ZERO RADIAL
OF THE ABC VORTAC, FIVE MILE LEGS, LEFT TURNS...”

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Restating the prompt: You have arrived at the 15 DME fix on a heading of 350°. The clearance specifies: HOLD WEST OF THE 15 DME FIX ON THE 090 RADIAL OF THE ABC VORTAC, FIVE MILE LEGS, LEFT TURNS. The question asks which holding pattern correctly complies with this clearance and what is the recommended entry procedure, given the figure and text.

Option analysis:
- Option: "1; direct entry." This choice implies that the correct holding entry procedure is a direct entry into the hold. When evaluating entry methods, you first determine your position relative to the hold fix and the holding pattern orientation. A direct entry is appropriate when you are already on or can transition directly into the published hold without executing any teardrop or parallel turns. In the scenario, you are arriving at the 15 DME fix on a heading of 350°, with a published hold west of the fix on the 090° radial with left turns and five-mile legs. If your current inbound course aligns favorably with the hold entry path and you can transition directly onto the outbound segment without violating the hold geometry or altitude constraints, a direct entry can be correct. However, the correct evaluation depends on whether your present position and inbound course meet the criteria for a direct entry given the hold’s orientation.

Why this option could be correct:
- It asserts a direct entry, which is one of the standard entry methods into a hold, applicable when the aircraft is already established to enter the hold in a straightforward fashion from its current course.
- If the aircraft’s initial position and inbound heading allow immediate positioning onto the 090° outbound (west of the fix) with left-hand turns and the required five-mile legs, a direct entry is permissible under standard holding procedures.

Why this option might be incorrect or require caution:
- If the aircraft’s inbound course or position relative to the fix does not permit a direct entry without first performing parallel or teardrop maneuvers to align with the hold geometry, a direct entry would be inappropriate. In those cases, a parallel or teardrop entry would be more suitable to safely join the hold while maintaining the 5-mile leg length and left-hand pattern.
- The clearance specifies a west of the fix hold with left turns on the 090 radial. Depending on your exact angle of intercept and which side of the fix you are on, the initial maneuver could necessitate an indirect entry to satisfy the five-mile leg requirement and turn direction.

General considerations for this scenario:
- Confirm the holding side (west of the fix) and the anchor point (the 15 DME fix). Ensure the inbound course and the 090 radial relation are satisfied by your track to the fix.
- Verify the hold geometry (five-mile legs, left turns). If your inbound track places you on the correct exit path toward the 090 outbound with left-hand turns, the direct entry may be feasible.
- If not, the entry could require parallel or teardrop components to join the hold without violating the pattern or airspace restrictions.

In summary, the sole option presented states a direct-entry method. The correctness hinges on whether your initial position and inbound heading permit a straightforward direct transition into the published hold without violating the hold’s five-mile legs and left-turn geometry. If your position does not align with that direct path, then an alternative entry (parallel or teardrop) would be the proper choice to comply with the clearance.

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