mig3
The AIP clearly states what the ONLY format of the taxi call is. It is not expected that pilots modify the call at their discretion just because it 'makes sense'. I'm sure that a lot of other pilots say 'pending clearance' just because it 'makes sense' but it is WRONG. I agree that the taxi call is a bit of a mouthful as you quite rightly said that ATC already have part of the info already from the airways clearance. However, I still say it because the AIP says to say it, just like I say a departure report etc in the correct format. The whole reason for the gripe of the the OP et al is because of poor radio discipline in the first place. It seems to me that you're quite lax about your radio calls as are a lot of other pilots, I for one am not.