Sometimes ones hears an aircraft asking for transit being told to standby, remain outside ..........I think it is something pilots would really appreciate, but maybe there are good reasons why it is not possible?
Fuji - agreed. I had a similar situation one evening earlier this week waiting for a re-join. So, I just did an orbit OCAS - when I would normally have been told to proceed to left / right base then call (expecting an orbit). I'm not excusing or justifying it (or pointing the finger) but it was very busy and it turns out the ATC was a trainee. Perhaps its as simple as ATC placing more importance on commercial / heavy traffic over GA or simple lack of experience?