You are tracking northwest on V7 and air traffic control says “Riddle 405 hold east of OLUGY on the Tallahassee localizer, expect further clearance 06:42.” Determine the correct hold entry:

Question

You are tracking northwest on V7 and air traffic control says “Riddle 405 hold east of OLUGY on the Tallahassee localizer, expect further clearance 06:42.”  Determine the correct hold entry:

BlackTom AI · Accepted Answer

Question restatement: You are tracking northwest on V7 and air traffic control says “Riddle 405 hold east of OLUGY on the Tallahassee localizer, expect further clearance 06:42.” Determine the correct hold entry.

Option analysis:
- Direct: This situation specifies a hold east of OLUGY on the Tallahassee localizer. When you are cleared to hold at a named fix and the holding pattern is aligned such that your current outbound course toward the fix qualifies you to enter directly, a Direct entry is used. Since you are approaching from a direction that can be aligned with the hold course without needing to first intercept or maneuver to another entry, Direct entry is appropriate. In a Direct entry, you proceed directly to the fix (OLUGY) and begin the hold at the published pattern without additional in-hold course reversals or teardrop procedures.

Why this is correct: The instruction mentions the hold is at OLUGY and does not indicate a more complex entry (teardrop from another fix, parallel, or teardrop with a course reversal). Given you are NW on V7, your path can intersect OLUGY in a way that allows you to join the hold directly from your current course, satisfying the Direct entry criteria.

Why other entries would be incorrect (conceptual since they’re not listed):
- Teardrop or Parallel entries: These would be considered if your inbound or outbound course relative to OLUGY required a course reversal or if you were established in a position that necessitated a teardrop turn to join the hold. The scenario description does not provide conditions that mandate a teardrop or parallel maneuver, so selecting those would add unnecessary complexity and would not reflect standard Direct entry given the stated direction.
- DME/Intersecting entries or NoPT: These would apply only if there were explicit routing or holding restrictions at OLUGY, such as a course reversal requirement or a timed pattern. Since the instruction points to a straightforward hold at a named fix with a simple designation, those more elaborate entries are not indicated by the given data.

Summary: Based on the holding instruction at OLUGY and the lack of any restriction requiring a teardrop or alternative entry method, a Direct entry is the logically correct choice for joining the hold from northwest on V7.

FA_221 Lesson 17 Quiz

You are tracking northwest on V7 and air traffic control says “Riddle 405 hold east of OLUGY on the Tallahassee localizer, expect further clearance 06:42.” Determine the correct hold entry:

View Explanation

Log in for full answers

Similar Questions

During the LOC RWY 35 missed approach at Duncan/Halliburton Field (DUC), what would be the appropriate entry for the holding?

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

If we are told to hold SE of the GPS fix on the 340 course, the correct entry would be:

If we are told to hold SE of the GPS fix on the 340 course, but making left turns, the correct entry would be:

You are tracking inbound to the Ormond VOR on the 160° radial and air traffic control says “Riddle 405 hold North-West of the Ormond VOR on the 320° radial expect further clearance 08:50”. Determine the correct hold entry:

You are tracking outbound from the Orlando VOR on the 360° radial and air traffic control says “Riddle 405 hold South of the 15 DME fix from the Orlando VOR, on the 360° radial, left turns expect further clearance 12:45.” Determine the correct hold entry:

You are flying Inbound to the Oceanside VOR on the 070 ° radial for the VOR-A OCN. Determine the correct hold entry:

More Practical Tools for Students Powered by AI Study Helper

Homework AI Solver

Stylized AI Paper Writer

Plagiarism Checker Assistant

Citation AI Academic Writing Tool

In-Class Translation Assistant

AI Note Generator

AI Quiz Answers

Past Exam Questions from University Test Bank

Smart Practice Assistant

Adaptive Practice

Making Your Study Simpler