Originally Posted by
172_driver
How about this one - slow below best glide speed to steepen the approach angle!?
Never taught it to my students. But tried it a few times on my own and worked like magic.
Discuss.
This is something that I demonstrate in my current steed of choice (1938 Tiger Moth). It is possible to sit high on base leg at 40kts until the picture/height looks right, then make a dirty dive to Vmd and turn finals. It does require practice and judgement and I prefer to use S turns and aggressive side slip. The only advantage is that it is a less dynamic environment and the touchdown zone can easily be kept in constant view throughout.
Ex-helicopter pilots seem to like it!
Mog
PS Stall is c35kts!