I'm fortunate to fly from a small field that allows sensible approachs. I always try to stay as high as I can to allow for failure of my ancient engine. A great big sideslip takes the height away without speed increase and on the odd occasion I get it spot on, a satisfying 3-pointer is the end result. One or more kangaroo hops are the more normal result but at least I'd be safe if the engine stopped on finals.
This method of approach was drummed into me during my PPL, large chunks of which were done at WW and Soton in AA-5A's. You don't have to be in an aged taildragger to exploit the virtues of sideslipping to reduce height (within certain limits, especially on a C172 with full flap which will pitch down dramatically in a sideslip).
Stuka approaches are safer than junior airline pilot 3 deg approaches in singles IMHO.
