I'm no expert (still in training, actually) but it seems to me he wasn't
cleared to a hold. He was cleared to a fix.

He was also told to expect to continue as filed afterward. It would seem
that he therefore doesn't require an EFC time... Once he reaches the fix,
he should be able to continue as filed.

Am I missing something?

Newps wrote in
news:sgTSb.153540$nt4.710088@attbi_s51:



Ross wrote:
When given a clearance to a point enroute that is not your destination
you should also receive an EFC - just in case of lost comms - and ask
for one if not provided.

You should refuse holding instructions without an EFC. Holding
instructions without an EFC constitutes an incomplete clearance.