F3G
"Two miles out" I thought we were talking circuit flying, not cross country navigation.
Richard.
I have it on good authority,( someone gave us a talk at a PFA Strut meeting), that the approach is carried out in a slipping turn for the same reason that the Spitfire used the same tequnique, a straight in approach gives you a grand view of the engine cowlings right where you hope the runway is. Flaps are not really needed.
Mike W