"john smith" wrote in message

How often do you spot traffic without guidance from ATC when you are out
flying"

Every flight.

How often do you spot traffic called out to you by ATC?

About the same. I suspect that means I don't see half of what's out there.
As long as it's the half that's aft of my CG and they see me, I guess it's
not a problem. :

-c