Hey all!
just to add to the discussion, we fly
C 172 RG in schooling and we never confirm gear down or three greens. However, we do have to confirm when flying gliders in sweden
- sundbro, se-uef, downwind rwy 06, gear down and locked.
And as for VFR in controll zone, I've found that ATC appreciates a report on every leg in circuits, unless otherwise has been stated. If there are many solo's in schooling in the same circuit, mistakes are bound to happen. As with our school, we're sometimes 4-5 solos in the pattern with another 5 ac out practicing outside CTR and there's been many times when reports on every leg would have saved students from close proximity situations! It's important to "feel" the situation regarding traffic and what the other pilots are capable of and then act accordingly on the radio. That is, don't request a power off etc. if the circuit seems full!
Regards/lns
and by the way, those circuits are worth the while when you get to first solo! Good luck!
[This message has been edited by low n' slow (edited 21 April 2001).]