FBW
I thought I was - but I'll put it simply for you
YES - I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO FLY A HOLD IN IMC (In a Warrior).
YES - IT IS NECESSARY TO KNOW HOW TO.
If you want to fly in IMC then you should know how to do everything that may be required of you - not just pick the bits that you feel like! If you can't then what are you going to do on the day that you are expected to. Although holds are a throw back to the days of non-radar they are still necessary in certain places (So your question 'has anyone been asked to do them?' will get a 'Yes' answer - which is basically what I gave you).
Bear in mind that holds are not just there as part of an Approach procedure. The likes of Oxford actually stack their IFR arrivals in theirs during that phase of their flying. You might also have to hold over an NDB for weather improvement.
CM
[This message has been edited by Chilli Monster (edited 14 June 2001).]