Jeepilot,
Tracking outbound on a parallel entry should give you a pretty good idea about the wind.
The idea about tracking direct to the beacon might be a good idea to prevent the student from trying to get established & then drop like a stone to try to establish on the approach profile.
Answer - fly the CANPA profile. Easier, even single pilot in a Cessna or Beech. Safer - and less complex, especially talking ME pistons executing OEI approach, since there will be no level segment on the approach (unless circling).
Any UK FTOs teach CANPA techniques?
Brgds,
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