1) Possibly. Depends on who else is flying at the time. 20kts tailwind is fine by
me if you want to go the other way.
2) Possibly. Depends on who else is flying at the time.
3) Possibly. Depends on who else is flying at the time. You could also remote
hold on the ground....
4) Possibly. Depends on who else is flying at the time.
5) You inform us that you wish to cancel IFR and continue VFR. May result in
you orbiting on base leg, though, to allow faster heavier IFR flights in...
Saving fuel is not a concern for ATC unless you fly on empty.
Welcome to the world of ATC, where EVERYONE will eventually be number
1 to depart or land