170 to 5 is now "standard" at ESGG (STN) and I think it works very well compared to the "old" 160 to 4. Conf 2 selected 170. If a tail wind, manage the speed at approx 5.1-3 and configure with gear flap. If a headwind , managed at approx 4.6-8 and configure. Usually you are decelerating nicely through 160 as you pass 4 D and are stable at 1000'.
I did hear that BA have stopped doing F3 landings on their A319's as it is difficult to get stable (if no real headwind component). Anyone care to clarifiy if that's the case?
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