Alpagueur and Open des..".well said...
One has to remember that in the history of les anglo Saxons aviation 3000 ft was the target for a stabilised approach with the FO flying it...the so called "monitored approach"....it was a big shock when heathrow decided to get slick and require 180knots to the outer marker.....but but....this was occasionally ignored as were many of the SOP procedures on the Trident....mainly because they were instigated by (IMHO) questionable "gentlemen" - both in their intellect and flying abilities....just look at their dreadfull accident history in the 70s.
Not forgetting that bea Airtours nearly took out a block of flats in Hong Kong!
When BOAC pilots took over they had a huge job and 1000ft stabilisation was a big step for some......and it apparently hasn't changed...
So don't be too hard on those who don't know any better
