The OP said it was 'rude'. I agree and it was also poor airmanship. Procedures and good habits are put in place to ensure safety. Unfortunately the type of pilot described here will also be likely to nip in front of a student on finals. I have seen this twice and both times the offending pilot took umbrage at being challenged (what about the wobbly student?).
I also don't blame the OP for going quiet. He makes a valid point and members with thousands of posts (and presumably nothing else to do) take over and change the entire emphasis. No wonder people are leaving Pprune.
Last edited by DeeCee; 5th January 2011 at 17:26.