Originally Posted by
Stickshift3000
Having 7+ light GA planes in the circuit is demanding (non-towered), but fairly common where I fly. Not usually a problem when there's good discipline and speed control, but this does vary with trainees.
Folks,
"Back in the day", with 05/23 in full swing at (then) ASBK, 12 in the circuit was common, with 3 of 4 more or less abreast on final for the grass and runway.
Most of us were "logging" 100h per month.
Sadly, these days, 3 or 4 per hour would be more like it.
Tootle pip!!