It was only a matter of time- the OATS circuit is a nightmare.
Problem is ATC start losing the plot- to many heads in the cockpit and not looking out- there are to many young flying instructors hour building and losing the plot in the air. The older flying instructors are much more on the ball.
PA 28s keep their landing lights on for the whole duration of flight- The Seneca’s landing lights are covered up when the gear doors close (good invention Piper).
ILS at OATS wouldn't solve the problem.
Brize are starting to lose interest in OATS a/c- Heaven knows why RAF Benson isn't adopted for ILS- RADAR services.
No need for names to be put on here- so WWW keep your nose out of it.
Oshkosh is spot on- the circuit if pretty in-flexible esp. with some of the OATS stupid SOPs and Noise abatement- It's one thing keeping noise down- and another acting safely and accepting a bollocking. Yarnton Get Stuffed.
These 4 Pilots where very lucky to walk away from both a/c.
OATS Management- Listen- before your butt is there.
ATC can't be blamed- its too much pressure- and not enough R/T Space for effective communication.