Originally Posted by
Dick Smith
Mike. I plan that route so that the GPS approach people are about 1000’ above me where we would normally cross.
Are you suggesting as a VFR aircraft I should call ATC and tell them I am there?
No, I provided two of many scenarios why it is silly not to monitor the area frequency (as you seem to think flying around willy nilly with guard frequency is a good idea).
I never said you have to make progress calls as you go along to ATC about where you are. I said you should have the ability to actively listen to the frequency so if ATC are trying to call you about a possible traffic situation, you are able to respond and act accordingly, something you would not be able to do if listening to the stereo and guard frequency. If you don't think thats a good idea, well I pray I never have to fly around in the same chunk of airspace as you where a possible collision risk is quite likely (i.e. the BK/CN TA).