Op Tastic,
Fear not old horseman, next time the evil ATC try a stunt like that, just flick your kite on it's back and fly the right hand circuit inverted. Don't forget to flick back the right way up just before landing as failing that tends to result in severe headache. Amaze your friends and impress all the popsies, and the ATC neddies won't be so rude again you see.
Yours, Uncle Ray