Hi fellow aviators!
Some realy good issues have been pointed out in this topic and personally found that proberbly 9/10 PPL student couldnt handle the wing down method in gusty conditions.
I use the wing down method to give the student an idea for how much rudder is required to keep the A/C on RWY HDG, with myself having control of the ailerons and elevator and the student on the rudder.
The idea is for apreiciation(?) to be felt on how much rudder pressure is required, plus the increase in pressure reqired when the throttle is closed and the flare is commenced, due to the loss of rudder authority and not to release the pressures when the A/C touches down.
Both methods have there advantages irespective of which side of the pond you are flying at.
Regs.