In a direct entry, what is the initial action?

In a direct entry, what is the initial action?

• A. Fly to the beacon, then carry on in the hold
• B. Fly to the beacon and immediately depart
• C. Turn inbound immediately
• D. Begin an abrupt climb

Answer: (A)

Direct entry into a hold means you go straight to the holding fix and then start the holding pattern by turning to the outbound leg immediately after crossing the fix. So the initial action is to reach the beacon and then carry on in the hold—the aircraft begins the racetrack on the outbound course. There’s no delay, no immediate turn toward the inbound leg, and no abrupt climb as part of the entry. The sequence focuses on arriving at the fix and then initiating the outbound leg to establish the hold.

Direct entry into a hold means you go straight to the holding fix and then start the holding pattern by turning to the outbound leg immediately after crossing the fix. So the initial action is to reach the beacon and then carry on in the hold—the aircraft begins the racetrack on the outbound course. There’s no delay, no immediate turn toward the inbound leg, and no abrupt climb as part of the entry. The sequence focuses on arriving at the fix and then initiating the outbound leg to establish the hold.