"Kyle Boatright" wrote in message
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As far as extending my pattern, you're right that it was an option.
However, I was on a post maintenance flight and wanted to stay close to the
field, which meant I didn't want to fly a big pattern.

Fair enough too.

Also, I didn't think I needed to yield to someone who didn't seem to be
playing by the "rules of the road", whether formal or informal.

I never trust anyone to keep me safe but me. If he wants to push through, I
say let him, and live in the knowledge you've flown the safe flight. So what
if he gets down first. You've spent an extra precious minute doing what we
love most, and that's flying, not landing! ;-)
Oz Lander