On 03/12/07 15:10, Robert M. Gary wrote:
On Mar 5, 11:11 am, "BobKK47" wrote:
Is there any reason, or regulation, that states that a pilot, flying
VFR, is prohibited in flying a GPS approach to an uncontrolled field
(assuming VFR conditions at the field), or must the pilot fly the
usual pattern to land?

The only part of the approach that actually happens in the traffic
pattern is the very last couple of miles. Usually you can fly the
approach and then work into the pattern with traffic. While you are
out there doing your procedure turns, etc you are not anywhere near
the traffic pattern.
-Robert, CFII


.... and as was pointed out here recently, if you wish to do a straight-in
approach to landing, you must not interfere with any airplanes in the
traffic pattern. You must break-off your approach and join the traffic
pattern at the appropriate altitude, etc.