That turn to base to final is like a ballet dance and done all in one move. I slip it kinda into the final position as I am descending from this 700 - 800'. You are so close to final anyway because you are holding it in so tight.
I read this in a book, the author said this is a lot more fun then the long straight final. I have to agree and if I have have an engine out I am on the runway, I keep the runway within glide distance anytime I am around it.

I call it flying Smart. Others say fly safe. I say fly smart, safety follows. But this is just me.

Tony