It doesn't only happen in the US. Departing from Chateauroux in a DR400 a couple of years ago, we were wondering how we and the accompanying Rallye could find room to get away between the Air France A320 and BA 777 who were flying circuits. No sooner had one's wake turbulence cleared, than the other was on short final.
As we approached the holding point, the controller solved the problem for us: "Speedbird, extend downwind, I have two light aircraft to depart ahead of you."
Problem solved. How civilised.
Rattus
Edited for tripeing
[This message has been edited by Rattus (edited 24 April 2001).]