Go practice with your instructor and see if you can do a 360 degree overhead approach.I used to own an Extra 300 (N45R) and have about 400 or so hours in it. I preferred the overhead to any other landing because it was easier to keep the filed in sight.
I guess you've noticed how visibility sucks in the airplane (it's better in the "L" than the straight 300).
Anyway, once you master the overhead, you'll find it a lot easier. I always thought it would be a lot easier to do in case of an engine failure because I always practiced it with no throttle anyway.
Try going over the threshold at 100 KTs, and 1000 ft. AGL. Pull the throttle all the way and immediately break left. Keep your speed between 80-90 (slowing even more as you roll out onto very short (and low) final.
Again, make sure you practice with your instructor first.
Once you find the speed/bank/pitch combination that works best for you, you've got it made.
Warmly,
Brad
P.S. I haven't flown in about 3 years, and I did it more by feel than numbers even then, but I think I remembered them correctly. Adjust them as needed.
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