interesting moment yesterday on final

On Apr 29, 4:11 am, "Steven P. McNicoll"
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WEEEeeeeellll, come to think of it......yeah. Yeah, that pretty much
sums it up, for the most part. There being exceptions and all.

If you come to the playground, you should make nice with everyone
instead of telling them to all hold off, now that you're here and
all. Especially since some of them might not have radios.

Those already at the playground should make nice by properly accommodating
the aircraft on the straight-in approach.

I guess that depends on your definition of "properly". (Oh, Mr.
Hotshot wants to come in, and he's too important to join the circle
properly, like the rest of us. Better get out of his way!)

Having seen this discussion numerous other places, I conclude that it
will never be "settled".

I expect there are times when a straight-in is appropriate. In the
C172, C182, and the like that I fly, I can't imagine what that would
be (short of emergencies, but let's not clutter up the discussion).
Frankly, my total time is low enough that I'm not likely to do
anything not by the book, if I can help it.

In large airports that are still non-towered (after hours, etc.) you
might make a case, if you have a large aircraft. I don't know what
that case would be though.

In general, I view straight-ins the same way I view cutting in line at
a theater or whatever: there may be times, but in general it is at
least rude; more likely it can also be unsafe. It's "calling dibs",
and challenging others to accomodate you. There are too many
plausible situations where you won't be seen (necessary if the other
aircraft are NORDO). You could be too far away for someone turning
downwind to base or base to final to see.