Bear Cub
The wing down method develops control particularly during the round-out and touch-down. Additionally the student will have a better opportunity to practice such control if the slip is established from fifty or a hundred feet above the threshold. Some aircraft however may have limitations on sideslips.
The wing level method requires accurate rudder input before touch-down and may present a judgement problem with early students particularly in gusty conditions or if floating is a factor.
I don't quite subscribe to the belief of 'rolling circle' on CAA/FAA reasoning. Any experienced pilot heading towards a commercial career should be able to competently handle either technique!
As an aside, many Aeroplane Flight Manuals recommend that flaps be left retracted for cross-wind landings. Bearing in mind the lack of head-wind component this technique degrades obstacle clearance and extends the landing distance. Personally I prefer full flaps. What are the thoughts out there?
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