Go with the flow:
You are quite correct. I was talking about the takeoff roll. As the a/c begins to tranisition to a flying state, i.e rotate, you do indeed take up the crab technique to maintain the centreline.
Cat Driver:
Thanks for the reply. I am now at a loss as to where you are looking in this flare from the profile you have used. I have assumed from the intro that this was to prove a point to me? I cannot find having re-read the profile, where that info is......Can you further inlighten me? Maybe I am thick but please be patient with me! I can't for one minute believe you flare whilst looking right/left at the appropriate wing tip throughout the manueuvre. I have practised many a landing like the one you describe, normally in a Citabria or similar, but not beginning from the original profile you suggest. Even when flying the aircraft in my "day job" at night onto a max-crosswind landing, I am using the cockpit windows and or head/body position relative to the horizon ahead to get the roll cue, whilst still looking ahead for pitch attitude cues for the holdoff.
And yes, I indeed, depending on the type, always "boot" of the drift and apply wing down during the flare to touch down. Although I tend not to boot the rudder as granny in row 13 would be rather alarmed! More a case of "aligning the nose with the centreline by use of rudder" Same thing I know! I always get my roll cue from looking ahead. Whats your secret?
As to the camcorder, well yes I suppose I can't afford one really, not for the amount of use it would get. I only instruct/examine one day a week now. Its a hobby for me, so could think of other ways of spending that pocket money from instructing!
Anyway, sorry to drag guys, but please Cat, can you give me some more info. Cheers.