I generally agree with the consensus - tell the bloke what you're up to, don't ask. The 'spirit' behind the radio idea is to let others know where you are in the circuit. Sadly, megolomania often overrules the boundaries of authority on this one.. .. .NorthernSky: I understand and endorse your policy of not flying over busy airfields but Stapleford had a VOR on the field and is also constrained so much by zones and built up areas that I would suggest that it is the exception that proves the rule.