On 2008-05-29, wrote:
I recall being taught to announce a position when overflying an
airport (assuming you aren't overflying by some ridiculous amount).
I announce when overflying to have a look-see before joining the
pattern. Someone else might be doing the same thing.

Me too. It's the guys who announce that they're overflying FRM at 4500 MSL
(airport elevation is 1162) that leave me scratching my head.
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Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
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