I'm not too sure how they did it in the old days but there are the company stabilised approach requirements which can be 'policed' with the help of QAR's. Some one else may care to comment if they have noticed any changes in handling, speeds being flown etc. and has this had any impact on the apparent deterioration. For example the Dash seems to land so much nicer at Ref+10 and harder 'on speed', or maybe it's just me.
I can't speak for the 737 but I appreciate and comment if the bloke next to me flew the speeds, puts it firmly right on the 1000' marks and centerline of course
. Anything else like 'mucking around' and floating looking for a greaser doesn't do it for me
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Having said this, yes I'm guilty of bumping it on every now and then
but when the greaser happens it feels fantastic knowing that I put it exactly where I wanted
.