Stu
Thanks for asking this question, I'd been wondering about this myself having covered PFLs in the last two lessons. I've not been specifically taught about sideslipping but of course realise that it's an option to steepen the approach. The replies on this thread have been really useful and I'll be sure to discuss with my instructor.
Also I was not aware of the PoH advice on slipping with full flap.
PS I suspect you're training in the same place as I am
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