Originally Posted by
Hedley
Flying 180 to the marker, followed by final configuration, slow to target speed, and checklist complete by 1,000 feet is not only a safe and stable approach, it should be effortless by this stage of the game.
Or we could fly it by the book.🤷🏻♂️ Doing our own thing with a macho attitude may be contributing to the problem.
“Do not accept an ATC approach speed assignment in excess of 170 kt closer than 5 miles from the end of the runway. This is to prevent ATC from assigning excessive speed clearances that compromise the stabilized approach. If the speed restriction is given “to the marker,” use 170 kt to the outer marker/FAS. If the speed restriction is given to a mileage fix,
use 170 kt to a 5-mile final.”