As you approach the IAF with a heading within 90 degrees of the initial course, you do not have to overfly the IAF and may use normal lead points to intercept the published course. This statement is true.

As you approach the IAF with a heading within 90 degrees of the initial course, you do not have to overfly the IAF and may use normal lead points to intercept the published course. This statement is true.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if cleared by ATC
• D. It depends on aircraft speed

Answer: (A)

The approach segments are designed so you can join the published path directly when you’re already nearly aligned with the initial course. If your inbound heading is within 90 degrees of that initial course, you’re close enough in alignment that you may use a published lead point to intercept the initial approach course and begin the approach without overflying the IAF. This lets you connect to the approach more directly and efficiently, while you still follow the published altitudes and procedures and remain clear for the approach.

The approach segments are designed so you can join the published path directly when you’re already nearly aligned with the initial course. If your inbound heading is within 90 degrees of that initial course, you’re close enough in alignment that you may use a published lead point to intercept the initial approach course and begin the approach without overflying the IAF. This lets you connect to the approach more directly and efficiently, while you still follow the published altitudes and procedures and remain clear for the approach.