When holding west of the DME fix, which direction should your flight path take as you complete each leg?

When holding west of the DME fix, the correct flight path should be westbound as you complete each leg. This is based on the standard holding pattern procedures.

In a hold, you typically execute 45-degree turns in each direction after flying the prescribed inbound leg. When you are established in a hold west of the DME fix, your outbound leg should extend westward from the fix to maintain effective navigation and avoid traffic conflicts, as well as to follow the established route for the hold.

The entry into the hold and the subsequent turns will have you fly away from the fix on the outbound leg before you make your turn back towards the DME fix for the inbound leg. Therefore, following this protocol ensures that your flight path during the hold remains consistent with standard air traffic control procedures.