You are tracking southeast on V537 and air traffic control says “Riddle 405 hold northwest of ALVN as published, expect further clearance 16:44.” Determine the correct hold entry:

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You are tracking southeast on V537 and air traffic control says “Riddle 405 hold northwest of ALVN as published, expect further clearance 16:44.”  Determine the correct hold entry:

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Question restatement: You are tracking southeast on V537 and air traffic control says “Riddle 405 hold northwest of ALVN as published, expect further clearance 16:44.” Determine the correct hold entry.

Option 1: Direct
- This entry is chosen when the aircraft comes from a direction that allows an immediate entry into the published hold without performing a substantial course reversal or a separate outbound leg. Since you are already southeast of ALVN on V537, you are on a path that can directly intercept the holding pattern northwest of ALVN as published. There is no need to fly an initial outbound leg away from the fix or to execute a teardrop maneuver; you can turn directly to the inbound segment of the hold as published.
- In practical terms, Direct entry is appropriate when your arrival sector places you on or near the inbound course to the hold and you can join the holding pattern with a simple turn toward the published inbound course.

Option 2: Parallel
- A parallel entry would require you to fly an outbound turn along a course roughly parallel to the hold course before returning to the fix to join the hold. This is typically used when arriving from a sector that can’t readily align with the inbound course without an overt outbound segment.
- In this situation, given you’re southeast of ALVN on V537 and the hold is northwest of ALVN, a parallel entry would introduce an unnecessary outbound leg and extra distance before joining the hold, which is not required here.

Option 3: Teardrop
- Teardrop entries involve first flying an outbound leg on a course offset from the inbound course, then re-crossing the fix to enter the hold from the other side. This maneuver is used when arriving from certain sectors where a teardrop angle best positions you for the hold entry.
- Since you are already on a path toward the vicinity of ALVN and the hold is published to the northwest, performing a teardrop would complicate the entry rather than simplify it, making it less appropriate for this configuration.

Summary of reasoning:
- Direct entry is typically favored when the aircraft is arriving from a sector that allows an immediate, simple turn to join the hold on the published inbound course without extra outbound legs.
- Parallel and teardrop entries are more appropriate when the aircraft’s arrival sector necessitates an outbound segment or a turn to position for the hold, which isn’t required in this scenario.

Note: The reasoning above weighs standard holding-entry procedures against the aircraft’s current position relative to the fix and the published hold, aiming for the simplest compliant entry path.

FA_221 Lesson 14 Quiz

You are tracking southeast on V537 and air traffic control says “Riddle 405 hold northwest of ALVN as published, expect further clearance 16:44.” Determine the correct hold entry:

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