NZ06AR, I agree, Ardmore and the surrounding areas are primarily a training environment. So it's a VERY foolish person who fly's around relying on radio calls without looking outside!
I have found the AFS guys great (get to know them) and I have flown 200+ hours in the AR circuit in the last 12 Months with no major incidents....
It's all about a bit of respect, it's a busy place, instead of pushing the tx button and having a spit, or whining about being cut off etc, just stop have a think that everyone else may not have your experience...
If guys are doing big circuits, I just ask XYZ, may I just pop in front of you...? Never been a problem...
Interesting that most of the slagging comments are from guys, who should know better... you can't come to Ardmore and expect the circuit to be perfect, aircraft free, with radio calls clipped to perfection...
Why not share some of you experience to make things better... safer...
I'd be very interested to know your thoughts..
Cheers
Wombat