On Dec 16, 10:58 am, " wrote:

Dick Collins recommends flying approaches fast ("the runways are
usually long..")

Thoughts?

I have a thought but it is not Bonanza specific. If this D Collins guy
is the editor of Flying magazine I would take anything he says with a
grain of salt. I read flying twice a year (The freebies I get at
Oshcosh and S&F) and every time I do I am reminded why I am not a
subscriber. Collins does some pretty contriversal stuff. I remember
reading an "IFR how to" by him and a columnist named Benston (SP?) and
it was pretty much pure bull****. I wonder how many accidents were
caused by their bad advise. To Collins defence, I think he is
instructed to be contriversal to keep the readership interested and
entertained.
If you dont feel comfy at a fast approach speed try following the
speeds outlined in your POH. Also, you will keep yourself out of
trouble if you do it the way the airlines do it.
FB