Jaybird180
Final Approach
For a long XC IFR flight with 0-0 takeoff in the clag, ending with an approach to mins, a flight plan is filed using airway and VOR navigation. The aircraft is RNAV capable, but the pilot chose to file an otherwise customary route.
Center comes on the radio and offers to save the pilot a load of time with the words, "Cleared Direct Destination".
The pilot is inclined to accept the clearance
Q1: Does cleared direct mean cleared to the IAF of the approach as-filed? Or Cleared to some other point first (airport flyover) then a PT to the IF?
Q2: Where can I find the reference for the answer? (but I want the answer first - limited reference material with me)
Center comes on the radio and offers to save the pilot a load of time with the words, "Cleared Direct Destination".
The pilot is inclined to accept the clearance
Q1: Does cleared direct mean cleared to the IAF of the approach as-filed? Or Cleared to some other point first (airport flyover) then a PT to the IF?
Q2: Where can I find the reference for the answer? (but I want the answer first - limited reference material with me)