Originally Posted by englishal
I don't see why traffic has to turn in the same direction. If one pilot wants to do a LH circuit for 25 and I decide it is in my best interest to do a RH circuit for 7 (assuming this is allowable) then there easily could be a conflict anyway. The Radio operator has no authority to give directions, but can only offer advice and the PIC is responsible to the safety of the flight.
I think you'd find that at most A/G places in the UK, your decision to
fly a RH circuit to rwy 07 knowing everyone else was flying LH for rwy 25
would get you and your a/c kicked off the field in short order, never
to return....in the best interests of *everybody*.
