Ambiguity in Holding Pattern Entry

[proudprivate]

Hi Friends,

With most approaches, the MAP is well defined. Occassionally however, the entry into the holding pattern is precisely at the border of either direct / parallel or parallel / teardrop entry.
Assuming ATC says nothing or gives you a generic instruction to hold, is the hold entry then at pilot's discretion?

e.g. at LFAQ (Albert) I would choose a parallel entry and at EBKT (Kortrijk) I would go for direct entry, but do I have that choice?

Any pointers at some AMC references would be welcome.

Thanks,

PP.
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[eckhard]

From PANS OPS Doc 8186:

1.3.1
The entry into the holding pattern shall be according to heading in relation to the three entry sectors shown in Figure IV-1-3, recognizing a zone of flexibility of 5 ̊ on either side of the sector boundaries. For holding on a VOR intersection, the entry track is limited to the radials forming the intersection. For holding on a VOR/DME fix, the entry track is limited to either the VOR radial, DME arc, or alternatively along the entry radial to a VOR/DME fix at the end of the outbound leg, as published