re: post #1745
Folks were trumpeting CA Sullenberger's glider epxerience. He, in his own words, states that he doesn't think the flying experience transfers and it was a long time ago.
Every well planned descent is an idle power glide to a given point(ie, stablized approach criteria, etc).
In the right airspace, it's possible to get idle power descents over 120 n.m., and as high as 135 n.m. (+/-).
Having a slight dogleg to final allows the best profile -
Low on energy turn towards a closer in final.
High on energy, turn slightly away(using speedbrakes is cheating).
