"Ron Lee" wrote in message
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If I recall correctly, the previous point was that you should be able
to monitor a Unicom frequency while still in contact with ATC.
Aircraft speed is irrelevant.


Here is the previous point:

"I will admit of having used the "traffic in the area please advice".
However, I think I have a reasonable justification. When ATC drops you off 5
miles from an uncontrolled airport, you are flying a fast airplane, you
don't have a lot of time to figure out the other airplanes in the traffic
pattern."