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Can't argue with common sense can I....
as you say I would have ben better off extending the downwind leg, however in my defence I was on my second solo and trying to get most things right and the call was made by the tower to bring me in prior to the twin.
As it happened the other guy had made and early turn into his unexpected downwind and that is why he was inside of me.
I believe it was dodgy readings that gave rise to his concern.
VF