You may have noticed in some of my videos that I occasionally make a steep base to final turn. This is an intentional maneuver that I use for dissipating altitude or speed quickly to roll out on a more suitable approach path. Coming from a glider/cub background, I'm no stranger to flying tight patterns. They keep me within easy glide of the airport at all times. I always maintain a reserve of excess potential energy. Since height is pretty much a fixed component in a powered airplane traffic pat