Originally Posted by ryan1234

If it was in formation, it would probably be condusive to normal operations, and not careless and wreckless unless you were doing something like 90 AOB @ 300kts

- The overhead is actually recommended; part of the FAST 'PTS':

AREA OF OPERATION: TRAFFIC PATTERNS
TASK: OVERHEAD 360º TRAFFIC PATERN
Objective: To determine that the applicant:

Configures the flight for the echelon formation appropriate to the direction of break
Maneuvers the flight to an initial approach for the landing runway
Makes the appropriate ATC or traffic advisory radio calls
Monitors other traffic in the pattern and de-conflicts as necessary
Gives the appropriate pitch-out radio calls for the break and interval
Flies the pattern as briefed using the appropriate altitude and airspeeds
Flies a stabilized final approach
Lands on the appropriate portion of the runway
Monitors the wingmen and ensures all have cleared the runway and are ready to taxi