It actually seems to be a bit of a debate which method to use.
If you do it your way you can run the risk of stalling one wing if you get hit by a gust.
An the other if you get hit and the plane stalls at least both wings go and you have a chance of recovering. Which i don't think you would have much luck with than a single wing stall on the appr.
But i agree with you there is rather alot going on during the flare but it all seems to work together for me now.
I believe the big boys use the crab method as well. Could any of the jet drivers help us out on this one ?
MJ