Whirlybird
It might have been discussed several times on here but I ain't seen it and I'd value folks opinions based on their experience.
You say experienced pilots like you use a combination of the two. Sounds kinda sloppy flying to me. Do you kinda fudge it all the way down the approach? Or you change methods half way down?
How do students know when it;s too low to the ground? If it gets tricky must they forget the method they've been taught and do what feels good using their initiative but no experience?