Thanks, I have the 06 FAR/AIM, you must have the 07 one. I don't see what's wrong with this term, it is the fastest way to gain situational awareness upon entering the pattern, as otherwise you have to wait until the traffic makes their next call. And some pilots don't like making radio calls at all, I've had cases where I said "Any traffic in the area, please advise," and another plane in the pattern, after stating his position, also said that there was a third airplane on downwind who wasn't using his radio (or didn't have one). But, I digress. Thanks for the heads up, though.