Interesting energy concept. "Wind up the speed bug if need be" So you lose height real quick but are hoisted on your own petard with all that extra speed (energy) to dissipate at the other end. Good recipe for eventual unstable approach perhaps?
Not really. This manouvre would more than likely be expected on your downwind leg. Not only assists you in losing height expeditiously but also increases your distance from the landing threshold. Combined with the energy you will naturally lose in a couple of turns to eventually intercept final and a nice little level segment and the end result should be quite pleasing to the eye. That is if you are expecting it and are prepared for it. There are heaps of ways to skin a cat, none more right or wrong than the other, as long as the operator is aware of each ones limitations.
Back to the original topic, I feel sorry for any pilot that feels they are unable or incapable of turning the motion on at any stage during the descent/approach. It has nothing to do with proving a point and everything to do with enjoying the job that I do. Of course you pick your moments
