FL - I appreciate all you say and essentially we do not differ in our views of GA. My entire point was that I defend to the end a pilots right to do what is within the law and WITHOUT endangering others. I understand selective reading of a topic may draw one to the incorrect emphasis. You say quite correctly that such manoeuvres are safe at the right time and in the right place. We all seem to wholeheartedly agree with that. As you agree that a circuit that already has other traffic is not the place or time. I shall choose my form of word more carefully next time I feel strongly about an issue.
No more comment from me! (did I hear a cheer?)