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n74624@my-dejanews.com wrote:

> One caveat, even with the proliferation of GPS it's wise to question
> the accuracy of calls like "3 mile final" or "5 mile final".

Though I generally agree with Snowbird, I'd (personally)
place more emphasis on questioning the accuracy of the other
pilot's call in the situation you outlined (in which you
did not have visual contact).

I'd be hesitant to pull out onto the runway in the face
of incoming traffic that I hadn't yet visually located.

A brief verbal exchange on the radio that satisfied me
that the other pilot knew what I was doing would be
sufficient for me to be comfortable. There's certainly
plenty of separation if they are indeed four miles out
and/or they know that someone else is departing the
runway.

Am I the only one who regularly speaks directly to other
planes at uncontrolled airports when we're operating
in fairly close proximity, frequency congestion allowing?
I've never been shy at saying: "N1234, N5678 is doing X.
That work for you?"

Brett

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