I use the AIP plates reduced to A5 on the copier. I also have an iPad with them on but TBH I find the paper easier to use, probably because that's what I learned with. The secret with plates is to sort out the niff naff, there are only bits of it that you are interested in, try highlighting them. The best thing about NDB approaches is that they will be gone sooner rather than later...the sooner the better.
Try and remember the go round procedure or write it in big letters on top of the plate. Lot easier to glance at 'RH 2000' LEFT 340' written in red than trying to squint at a plate during a critical phase of flight.
As to QFE or QNH, military airfields will expect you to use QFE on an instrument approach. A few of us fly from mil airfields so worth bearing in mind.