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Really, really dumb mistake.
Controlled field, was told to enter right base, then traffic came in on the ILS so I was moved to #2 and told to enter right downwind.
Past touchdown point I was told the traffic was on short final and was cleared to land, #2. I took this to mean traffic was already past me and advised tower I was turning base. On final he sent me around because I had turned in front of the traffic.
Stupid mistake and a very dangerous situation, especially the maneuvering I had to do low and slow to go around.
Controlled field, was told to enter right base, then traffic came in on the ILS so I was moved to #2 and told to enter right downwind.
Past touchdown point I was told the traffic was on short final and was cleared to land, #2. I took this to mean traffic was already past me and advised tower I was turning base. On final he sent me around because I had turned in front of the traffic.
Stupid mistake and a very dangerous situation, especially the maneuvering I had to do low and slow to go around.