Cleared Visual approach

[Hari]

Newbie here,
If i receive " cleared visual approach rwy 27 left...". Is it ok to continue using the Localizer/Glideslope/or GPS as guidance?
Or do i have to "request ILS or RNAV clearance" from approach controller
Thanks
Best regards
hari

[Nelson L.]

On a visual, assuming you maintain "visual" with the field, its pilot's discretion as to how to get there (within reason). So - yes. I've cheated and used the LOC to find my base for the 25s at LAS.

Edit - Forgot to mention (just in case), if you're on the visual, don't go out to the IAF or anything like that. For a visual approach, you theoretically don't need instrument guidance, so keep it tight (within reason),

[Scott Medeiros]

It's good practice to back up your visual approach with an ILS or some other form of lateral and vertical guidance. Most airline SOPs state that if available, back up navigation shall be used during a visual approach, and REQUIRED to be used at night at "special" or mountainous airports.

[Ryan B]

You can do whatever you want on the visual

But controllers expect pilots take the shortest route to the runway. You can also climb on a visual approach clearance.