Approach to an LOM/IAF with PT (not vectors to final)

"O. Sami Saydjari" wrote in
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1. Since there is no "NO PT" indicated on the chart, does that mean that
I am required to do a 180 deg turn when I reach NEPCO so I can track
outbound (201), then do a PT, then come back? That seems a little odd
to me.

NoPT means you cannot do a procedure turn without specific authorization
from ATC. You continue straight in. No means no.

3. Suppose that when I reach NEPCO (IAF), I am below the cloud deck.
Assume that I have switched over to unicom frequency at that point. Is
it permissible to abort the IFR approach and turn inbound for a visual
approach. Presumably, you would have to ask ATC permission to do this.
What if you can not raise ATC on the radio? Can you go visual on your
own?

Why would you do that? Presumably the approach leads to the airport, so
following the localizer or approach guidance will be the shortest route to
the airport. Once you have the airport in sight, you can maneuver as
necessary to land if you have to circle to a different runway.

Have you had no instrument training? All this should have been covered in
detail in any instrument instruction.

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Regards,

Stan