Thanks lowerlobe for the discription.. I had reasoned it out as a cross between 'wobble' and 'scribble' - which I thought was appropriate for this reporting. Agree with tl in posts # 2 & 5, and fathom in # 11. The time long ago when coming into the circuit I got distracted by close proximity traffic for normal gear extension has been with me since. Caught it on base, well before the final 'Rich, Fine, Green' checks, but is something you remember. and stress when flying with co-pilots - Don't Allow Yourself To Be Distracted At Critical Times. The reporting, unfortunately, we will just have to put up with, as it is a sign of the sensationalist Hollywood and T.V. time mentality, just as we have no power to threaten polititians with, for sensible decision making, until an election is imminent. Once they're in, they're in until voted out !