Ron Hammer wrote:

(Rick Durden) wrote in message


At controlled fields when I'm stuck behind some yahoo flying downwind
a mile from the field, I'll ask for a right pattern the next time
around, fly it tight and get in front of the slow motion stuff. Tower
usually understands and will cooperate. Sometimes a visit to the
tower to discuss it results in an understanding and they'll help you
out.


I have had the tower asked me if I wanted to do right trafic to get
ahead of the other person.

No need to fly the other direction. Just have the tower start your base
early. Same goes for an uncontrolled pattern. I wouldn't hesitate to
cut somebody off if they flew a huge pattern.