A pilot approaching from different directions might choose different waypoints across which they could make a transition to the one official IAF listed at CIPLU. An approach from the north might have a pilot choose (or ATC assign) crossing the POURS waypoint. A pilot approaching from the south might utilize the Phoenix (PHX) VOR. In these cases, they would need to complete a course reversal to establish onto the approach either using a lap in the hold or a procedure turn on the protected side of the hold before proceeding inbound on the approach course. A slight but important difference, the inbound course on the hold at CIPLU is 259 degrees, while the inbound course from this point along the final approach path is 254 degrees. The good news is that the GPS should sequence this, and if you are utilizing an autopilot, it should follow the course change. If you are hand-flying the approach, be aware that a slight change will be needed to avoid a course-needle deflection.
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