737 SOP landing flap selected on downwind leg. Curious technique?

[BraceBrace]

Originally Posted by fdr

Configuring fully as you approach the base turn point, and completing the checklist so that everyone can enjoy the view and not stub their toes and ego's is not expensive on gas, 100 of those will still be less costly than one G/A and circuit due to being out fo the slot.

I’m still confused that 737 drivers would prefer selecting landing flaps in a level segment as opposed to descending and claim it’s more ’stable’ and demands even less skills...

[Icarus2001]

99 percent of time ATC vectors you to LOC
they control the speed you manage flaps to follow.

Obviously OCTA - CTAF etc

If you object to the SOP, suggest a change with

Not sure the ramblings of a poster on a forum constitute an SOP.

Some children are still off school this week.