This thread started off as a report into a tradgic accident, we have now heard 100's of ways on how to fly the perfect circuit and understand that everyone has seen evidence that this does't always happen.
I have to say that many instructors dont even teach the correct circuit, particulary at Shoreham, I should know as I am a Shoreham instructor and Exaiminer and see examples of this on a regular basis.
Shoreham has a published procedure, guess what, it should be followed.
Do people make up their own instrument approach - NO cause it will kill them, so why are we talking about all the ways we could join a circuit, Shoreham has a published procedure so USE IT, failure to do so may KILL someone.
Now we have people stating that there are rumours abound at Shoreham about what happen, again its an airfield, everyone knows everything, there are far to many bar room experts.
The DA40 survived, they were lucky, lets see what the GPS info provides, lets look at the Gatwick and Farnborugh Radar trace and see what happened, i suspect they already have and know who was in the wrong.
From the Maps and debris shown I think its obvious where the fault lies but I am not a Bar Room Expert.
All I know is accidents never just happen, its a chain of avoidable events, this is why we should teach the PPL students to a high standard and as examiniers be firm in reminding people to LOOKOUT and follow the RULEs. Flying should be fun, it should also be safe, follow the rules and procedures and it will be.
RANT OVER!!!
Happy flying, LOOKOUT, Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.
RIP Alan Weald.