Originally Posted by
Flyingmac
I've a fair few hundred hours on the 172/182. For me it's a little steeper than the three degrees I often see, and 55 all the way down final. A few knots more if it's particularly gusty. 75 is just plain silly. 65 is still ten too much.
55 all the way down final is also plain silly. A really good way to piss off any aircraft following behind you.
For a C172 or C182 speed down final should be from initially around 75 slowing to 55 at the threshold.