shirra: 280 kts at 2500'?...at what distance to rwy?
Boeing FCTM says that you should have 210 kts at 12 dme,and also that it will take a total of 6 NM to reduce speed from 280 kts to 210 kts in normal conditions (no wind ,normal weights..)
so,I guess you'll have 280 kts at around 15 NM,then start reducing to be with 210 kts at GS intercept.
A bit tight,especially if you happen to encounter a tail wind on this segment.
I see you fly in Africa,so I guess you can do all this there ,just for fun.
But in a crowded airport you'll have to do your speeds right,maintain separation,speed restrictions,etc...
Also ,if you want to play it safe you should do the preparations for landing sooner,as not to be rushed by anything ,and to be fully stabilized on app,above 1000'.
In this particular case I would go for GS at 4000',stabilized,etc...
One question ,though. How much time do you think you're gaining by doing the app the way you said ( keeping 280 kts at 2500' ) ? I bet less then 30 sec.
And also,what do you think of a bird strike at that speed,compared to a strike at 100Kts less (180 at flaps 5 on GS ,from 4000')?
Fly safe,and you'll have a lot of fun.
Brgds Alex