Originally Posted by
flyingwael330
Hello ,
Hope everyone is doing great .
I am in my instrument rating and today i was confused by a simple question and i please need some help .
If we have a holding pattern over the IAF on the approach plate and prior reaching that IAF the ATC clears me for approach , should i do the holding , or for instance do the teardrop entry go inbound then exit the hold and if i am direct not to join the hold at all ?
Thanks
The hold is there if ATC directs you to use it, or if you request it. If you are cleared for the approach, then fly the approach. QED!