"Chris G." wrote in message
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helloooooo.....


Howdy.



I wouldn't sidestep THAT far...


Apparently there are those that would. At least one person here has stated
the reason to move to the right is to avoid other pattern traffic. If
you're not moving THAT far it doesn't matter which way you turn.



NOR would I sidestep into traffic (that I know about).


Who would? You may not know about all of the traffic.



Steve, Give it a rest.


Give what a rest?



As PIC, I'm responsible for the safety of my aircraft and of my actions.


Yes, I've already pointed that out.



You quoted the regs saying just that. If I feel that I *need* to deviate
from
ATC instructions to avoid an imminent collision, then I believe that would
constitute and EMERGENCY. In an emergency, it is well known that I may
deviate from the FARs to meet the needs of that emergency. Also,
remember,
Aviate, Nagivate, and Communicate. I'll tell ATC what is going on, but
not
before I ensure the safety of my flight. That being said, I don't doubt
that ATC will not intentionally issue an instruction that would put me
in harm's way. That still does not relieve me of being situationally
aware and ready to respond appropriately to a given situation/instruction.


Nothing in the OP suggests a need to deviate from any ATC instructions to
avoid an imminent collision. The threat of an imminent collision was
averted by the go around maneuver which was initiated by the controller.