Like I said, years ago it was called a low fuel, low drag, low noise approach. That usually meant a CDA from FL350 with engines at idle until 1500/OM or you bought the beers. Good game. Good game.
It could also be achieved by 300kts to 2500' downwind and a level wider circuit to slow it down and still be idle until 1500' on finals.It was all about energy management and idle thrust. Then the political correct aviation H&S guys came along & spoilt all the fun.