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(Refer to FAA-CT-8080-3F, Figure 245.) You are executing the missed approach at CQX from the RNAV (GPS)-B approach. How will you enter the holding pattern?

FAA Figure 245RNAV (GPS)-B, Chatham (CQX)FAA-CT-8080-3F · Instrument Rating supplement
How to read it: Read it top to bottom: briefing strip (frequencies, missed approach), plan view, profile view, then the minimums table at the bottom.
A

Direct.✓ Correct Answer

B

Teardrop.

C

Parallel.

Explanation

The missed approach from runway 24 at CQX is a climbing left turn direct CEPUL, which lies northeast of the airport, so the aircraft arrives heading roughly northeast. The hold at CEPUL has an inbound course of 041 degrees, within a few degrees of the arrival heading, so per AIM 5-3-8 the entry is direct.

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