My choice, given this situation. would be one or more figure 8's with
all turns toward the runway. In a 270, the first third of the turn is
heading away from the runway - not good down low if you hit unexpected
sink.

But would you prefer a figure 8 to a 270 in something with as low a roll
rate as an ASW22 or ASH25?


Good point! I've not flown these gliders and maybe, in these, a 270 is
preferable - I don't know, you tell me :-). My glider is an LS6.

Tony V.