Originally Posted by
Comanche250
Hi. I am not an instructor but I am a PPL just curious about this topic.
When you say...'application of rudder to bring the nose into line with the intended landing direction' do you mean that you crab the a/c down the approach using co-ordinated controls and then once in the flare straighten the a/c up with use of rudder?
er. yes! Sorry to confuse - it was a little tongue in cheek - Im sure Beagle knows Ill be smiling
The first approach you talk about is crab method, the second wing-down. Is there a better method? I find combination technique - as described in above posts works best for my students and I use that myself as well...and it gets me down wings level in most circumstances.