when you are pulling that maneuver, try to use the rudder, and not the ailerons. Actually, use a little bit of opposite aileron to try and keep the wings level as the plane "swings" around. this produces less drag, and, therefore, slows the plane down less on the turn to final. This will also help to prevent a nasty tip stall problem when you graduate to tougher planes. Banking and yanking a deadstick plane is a recipe for disaster. you will bleed off speed much quicker than you think