If cleared for the RNAV (GPS) RWY 28 approach, what is expected of the pilot after reaching FAIRF?

When a pilot is cleared for the RNAV (GPS) RWY 28 approach and reaches the FAIRF waypoint, the expected action is to proceed straight in and then descend after passing this waypoint. This aligns with the procedure for the RNAV approach, where the pilot typically maintains the last assigned altitude until the aircraft is within a designated minimum altitude for descent.

The RNAV approach chart will indicate the procedure following the FAIRM waypoint, which usually includes specific altitudes for the segments leading to the runway. Therefore, after FAIRF, pilots are often instructed to proceed straight to the next waypoint or fix before starting their descent, ensuring a stable and controlled approach to the runway.

This process is critical as it provides a predictable path and protects against potential terrain or obstacle hazards. The other options would not align with standard operating procedures for RNAV approaches, which stipulate maintaining precise altitude and path adherence until proper points of descent are reached.