Originally Posted by
Best Rate
In the interest of stability, and avoiding unwanted ‘flagging of parameter exceedences’ (and overloading the PM at a rather condensed period of monitoring / assisting) , It’s quite prudent to be fully configured prior to turning onto the base leg (45 seconds After the abeam ldg threshold point in nil wind) “these days”.
(Also note the 1-1.5nm final, ie 300-450’ AAL - our company policy is wings level on final no later than 500’ AAL.) - like it or not, everything has been dumbed down / fat added since that diagram was published.
You have justified the thread starter's original comment regarding the skill levels prevalent today.
Originally Posted by
Best Rate
I would suggest, from experience, that the workload on the base leg is moderate in ensuring the jet is on the correct vertical profile and the landing checklist completed by 1000’ AAL, (as required by most operators now.)
The same operators usually have an exception to their own stabilisation cut-off rule for a visual circuit obvious reasons.