407 too,
We don't disagree, you are discussing the effect, I am discussing the cause. Both correct.
The flare slows down our descent, and in the process, raises our rpm, because as platinum pure says, the energy has to go somewhere.
Be careful about more weight causing you to fall faster, Galileo had something to say about that, and he would disagree!
Simon853,
Your pinwheel analogy is correct, and perfect!