Originally Posted by
Fl1ingfrog
4. Offsetting in the above way provides for a better sight of aircraft already established further upwind and tracking to the downwind point (such as aircraft performing circuits).
I like this point in particular. Makes a lot of sense!
Originally Posted by
Fl1ingfrog
No, the other aircraft should have been on your left as the downwind call should not be made until abeam the threshold (CAP 413). One of the most important things when joining a circuit is to listen for other traffic on the radio so that you know what is going on from an early stage.
Also this one is important, and I admit it wasn't something I was clear on. Probably as I have been used to flying at small airfields.
Thanks for all your comments.