ORIGINAL: invertmast
Way i look at it.. anytime the airplane is over the runway or turning the plane to land, it poses a "hazard". Only way to eliminate all the hazards is to not fly. I think he's being a little over anal (if it was a non crowded day). But if it was a crowded day then, it would probly be best to not do a low slow circle, as they probly do pose a bit more of a safety problem than if you were up at altitude.
That sounds right. I am actually more concerned about an aileron servo failing during ANY part of the flight and the jet balsting across the flight line than flying the low circle.
But I guess it only takes once to really F*&^ up for everyone else right?